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Callaway High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Callaway High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Callaway, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 79 students. This small-town school stands out for its strong academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and high spending per student compared to nearby schools.

Callaway High School has consistently outperformed the state averages on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 64% in ELA and 57% in Math, compared to the state averages of 62% and 61%, respectively. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting inconsistent performance. Interestingly, nearby schools like Broken Bow High School and Arnold High School also demonstrate strong academic achievement in certain subjects, indicating a strong educational culture in the region.

One notable aspect of Callaway High School is its significantly higher spending per student ($29,643 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, such as Broken Bow High School ($16,908) and Anselmo-Merna High School ($24,739). Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio of 6.7, much lower than the surrounding schools. These factors suggest that Callaway High School is well-resourced, but it raises questions about the effective allocation of these resources and their impact on student outcomes.

Students ?

7.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$36,270

Per pupil spending ?

31.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 N Needham
Callaway, NE 68825-5202

(308) 836-2272

District: Callaway Public Schools

Feeder schools for Callaway High School:

Elementary:

Callaway Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

African American:

2.7%

Hispanic:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 97th percentile in 2014 → 63rd in 2022

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (65% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 97th-percentile peak (2014) to 63rd (2022)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg65%

Nebraska avg48%

Not ranked this year

Callaway High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	40.2	160 of 238	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.9	103 of 249	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.2	94 of 247	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.8	166 of 225	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	79.9	28 of 255	89.0%	★★★★☆
2015	67.2	65 of 256	74.6%	★★★★☆
2014	76.9	38 of 252	84.9%	★★★★☆
2013	61.9	87 of 248	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.5	120 of 255	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.7	38 of 246	84.6%	★★★★☆
2010	72.2	37 of 254	85.4%	★★★★☆
2009	52.2	143 of 243	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	28.5	230 of 245	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	15.5	214 of 227	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	65.3	68 of 226	69.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	28.1	173 of 217	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	53.0	109 of 234	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.0	135 of 222	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	24.5	174 of 203	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	59.5	74 of 202	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.1	52 of 217	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	46 of 219	79.0%	★★★★☆
2017	75.5	45 of 219	79.5%	★★★★☆
2016	48.6	137 of 246	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	25.2	207 of 242	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	90.7	7 of 247	97.2%	★★★★★
2013	83.9	20 of 247	91.9%	★★★★★
2012	32.4	192 of 245	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	34.9	189 of 252	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	43.2	179 of 249	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	64.8	83 of 251	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	28.7	220 of 252	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	42.1	178 of 247	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	42.4	182 of 249	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	66.7	61 of 207	70.5%	★★★★☆
2018	70.1	53 of 205	74.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

White (2023)20th percentile-12 vs school

High school

White (2019)71st percentile-6 vs school

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Schools Near Callaway High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Callaway High School	Public	7-12	101 N Needham	Callaway	68825	Custer County	Callaway Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 836-2272	74	10	7.1	31.1%	70 (94.6%)	2 (2.7%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)			64.7	$36,270	$231	$31,742
Anselmo-Merna High School	Public	7-12	750 N Conway St	Merna	68856	Custer County	Anselmo-Merna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 643-2224	104	11	9.7	31.7%	100 (96.2%)	2 (1.9%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$26,376	$289	$21,250
Broken Bow High School	Public	9-12	323 N 7th Ave	Broken Bow	68822	Custer County	Broken Bow Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 872-2475	234	17	14.1	37.6%	200 (85.5%)	4 (1.7%)	27 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	51.3	80^th of 146 public high schools	45.2%		34.4	116^th of 168 public high schools	31.0%	36	55.9	50.9	49.2	$21,297	$10	$16,090
Arnold High School	Public	7-12	405 N Haskell	Arnold	69120	Custer County	Arnold Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 848-2226	79	9	8.5	15.2%	73 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$25,673	$268	$22,163

Frequently Asked Questions about Callaway High School

What schools feed into Callaway High School?

Callaway High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Callaway Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Callaway High School?

Students at Callaway High School are 95% White, 3% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Callaway High School in?

Callaway Public Schools

How many students attend Callaway High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 74 students attended Callaway High School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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