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Arnold High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Arnold High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Arnold, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 71 students. The school is part of the Arnold Public Schools district, which is ranked 66 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arnold High School stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.77%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Callaway High School and Stapleton High School. Academically, Arnold High School excels in ACT/English Language Arts, with 64.71% of students proficient or better, well above the state average of 33.35%. However, their performance in ACT/Mathematics and ACT/Science is below the state average. In NSCAS/English Language Arts and NSCAS/Mathematics, their 7th-grade students outperform the state average, while their 8th-grade students perform on par.

Another notable aspect of Arnold High School is its relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (35.21%), indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. Despite this, the school spends significantly more per student ($26,220) compared to nearby schools, which may contribute to their strong performance in certain subject areas. Additionally, Arnold High School has a low student-teacher ratio of 9.2, which could also be a factor in their academic success. Overall, Arnold High School appears to be a strong-performing school with some unique characteristics that warrant further exploration and comparison to its peers.

Students ?

8.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,399

Per pupil spending ?

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

405 N Haskell
Arnold, NE 69120-0399

(308) 848-2226

District: Arnold Public Schools

Feeder schools for Arnold High School:

Elementary:

Arnold Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Pacific Islander:

2.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 40th percentile in 2015 → 61st in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (45% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 61st (2023) from a 40th-percentile low (2015)

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Nebraska avg37%

Not ranked this year

Arnold 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
2015	81.6	19 of 256	92.6%	★★★★★
2012	46.4	149 of 255	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	69.3	39 of 243	84.0%	★★★★☆
2007	61.9	88 of 227	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.1	56 of 226	75.2%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	60.4	84 of 215	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.1	109 of 219	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	45.9	145 of 242	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.1	128 of 245	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	52.6	132 of 249	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.0	138 of 251	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	62.2	94 of 252	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	71.1	48 of 247	80.6%	★★★★☆
2006	71.5	47 of 249	81.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	57.1	83 of 206	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.4	121 of 205	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

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)

High school

White (2023)60th percentile~ school

By subject vs Nebraska (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts65%+31 vs state

Science29%+4 vs state

Mathematics24%-3 vs state

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Schools Near Arnold High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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)		$25,399	$273	$21,828
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	$32,417	$182	$28,220
Stapleton High School	Public	7-12	702 6th Street	Stapleton	69163	Logan County	Stapleton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 636-2252	64	9	7.1	23.4%	52 (81.3%)	1 (1.6%)	7 (10.9%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)								(n/a)		$27,263	$1,288	$21,700

Frequently Asked Questions about Arnold High School

How many students attend Arnold High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 79 students attended Arnold High School.

What is the racial makeup of Arnold High School?

Students at Arnold High School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into Arnold High School?

Arnold High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arnold Elementary School

What district is Arnold High School in?

Arnold Public Schools

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