South High School vs. North High School
Should you attend South High School or North High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,412 students in grades 9-12, South 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 13% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,754 students in grades 9-12, North 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 19% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,412 students
1,754 students
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
75 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#891 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#863 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Graduation Rate
64%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
578
437
Grade 10 Students
622
410
Grade 11 Students
596
454
Grade 12 Students
616
453
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
87%
23%
% Black
5%
48%
% White
6%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%