Serving 51 students in grades 7-12, Summerland High School At Orchard ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
6%
7%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summerland High School At Orchard?
The graduation rate of Summerland High School At Orchard is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Summerland High School At Orchard?
51 students attend Summerland High School At Orchard.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Summerland High School At Orchard students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summerland High School At Orchard?
Summerland High School At Orchard has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Summerland High School At Orchard offer ?
Summerland High School At Orchard offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summerland High School At Orchard part of?
Summerland High School At Orchard is part of Summerland Public Schools School District.
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