Nebraska City High School is the public secondary school in Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States. It serves 9th through 12th grades. The athletic teams of all Nebraska City Public Schools are named the Pioneers. NCHS is located at 141 Steinhart Park Road.
Serving 418 students in grades 9-12, Nebraska City 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nebraska City High School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nebraska City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nebraska City High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#786 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
71%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pioneer Pete
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nebraska City High School's ranking?
Nebraska City High School is ranked #786 out of 901 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nebraska City High School?
The graduation rate of Nebraska City High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nebraska City High School?
418 students attend Nebraska City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Nebraska City High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nebraska City High School?
Nebraska City High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nebraska City High School offer ?
Nebraska City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nebraska City High School part of?
Nebraska City High School is part of Nebraska City School District.
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