Serving 1,212 students in grades 9-12, North Platte High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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North Platte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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North Platte High School's student population of 1,212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
North Platte 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 North Platte High School is 0.38, 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
#745 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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North Platte High School is ranked #745 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are North Platte High School often compared to?
North Platte High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hershey High School, Maxwell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Platte High School?
The graduation rate of North Platte High School is 91%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Platte High School?
1,212 students attend North Platte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of North Platte High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Platte High School?
North Platte High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Platte High School offer ?
North Platte High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Platte High School part of?
North Platte High School is part of North Platte School District.
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