Serving 1,346 students in grades 9-12, Norfolk Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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Norfolk Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Norfolk Senior High School's student population of 1,346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
Norfolk Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norfolk Senior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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Norfolk Senior High School is ranked #471 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norfolk Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Norfolk Senior High School is 87%, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Norfolk Senior High School?
1,346 students attend Norfolk Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Norfolk Senior High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norfolk Senior High School?
Norfolk Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norfolk Senior High School offer ?
Norfolk Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Norfolk Senior High School part of?
Norfolk Senior High School is part of Norfolk School District.
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