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Battle Creek High School

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Battle Creek High School ranks 37 th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

37^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 75% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Battle Creek High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Battle Creek, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 266 students. The school is part of the Battle Creek Public Schools district, which is ranked 11th out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Battle Creek High School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in ACT/Science (71.43% proficient or better in 2024-2025 vs. 47.59% statewide) and NSCAS/English Language Arts for 7th grade (69.39% proficient or better in 2024-2025 vs. 58.41% statewide). The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.9% to 98.2% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Compared to nearby schools like Stanton High School and Madison High School, Battle Creek High School has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a more favorable student demographic profile.

While Battle Creek High School's overall performance is strong, there are some areas for potential improvement. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have been relatively high, ranging from 19.3% to 21.5% in recent years. Additionally, the school's performance data shows some differences in the rankings of female and male students, suggesting that the school may be effectively supporting the academic achievement of female students, while there may be room for improvement in the performance of male students. By learning from the practices of nearby high-performing schools, such as Pierce Junior/Senior High School, Battle Creek High School can continue to enhance its educational offerings and support the success of all its students.

292

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,873

Per pupil spending ?

16.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

605 West Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715-0100

(402) 675-3705

District: Battle Creek Public Schools

Feeder schools for Battle Creek High School:

Elementary:

Battle Creek Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

American Indian:

2.1%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 39th percentile in 2019 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (68% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 75th (2025) from a 39th-percentile low (2019)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg74%

Nebraska avg55%

37^th of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 22 pts since 2015

From top 4% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 118Battle Creek Public Schools among Nebraska districts

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
2024	62.0	82 of 200	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.8	138 of 238	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.6	193 of 249	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.8	159 of 223	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	57.3	99 of 247	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.1	49 of 225	78.2%	★★★★☆
2017	72.2	54 of 236	77.1%	★★★★☆
2016	57.7	107 of 255	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.2	132 of 256	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.8	157 of 252	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	39.1	176 of 248	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	67.9	62 of 255	75.7%	★★★★☆
2011	69.9	56 of 246	77.2%	★★★★☆
2010	40.5	183 of 254	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	70.1	35 of 243	85.6%	★★★★☆
2008	61.7	92 of 245	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	75.5	38 of 227	83.3%	★★★★☆
2006	78.1	25 of 226	88.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	29.3	107 of 146	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	75.8	25 of 156	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	73.8	25 of 147	83.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2018	84.4	10 of 120	91.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	36.3	111 of 160	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.9	86 of 144	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.7	56 of 153	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.9	52 of 141	63.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	51.9	72 of 141	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.2	128 of 217	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.5	198 of 234	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.1	165 of 204	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	57.1	90 of 222	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.2	57 of 203	71.9%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	74.7	37 of 146	74.7%	★★★★☆
2024	64.1	68 of 168	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.5	95 of 215	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.5	100 of 202	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.9	72 of 209	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.6	133 of 217	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.5	117 of 219	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	64.9	79 of 219	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.2	99 of 246	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	87.8	9 of 242	96.3%	★★★★★
2014	71.7	66 of 247	73.3%	★★★★☆
2013	70.4	58 of 247	76.5%	★★★★☆
2012	77.7	28 of 245	88.6%	★★★★☆
2011	38.6	179 of 252	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	62.7	88 of 249	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.5	136 of 251	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	71.9	47 of 252	81.3%	★★★★☆
2007	79.4	17 of 247	93.1%	★★★★★
2006	75.3	24 of 249	90.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	84.6	11 of 93	88.2%	★★★★☆
2022	66.2	37 of 132	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	61.3	50 of 138	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.4	87 of 142	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.3	101 of 144	29.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	46.5	55 of 93	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	73.4	36 of 135	73.3%	★★★★☆
2022	34.4	87 of 135	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.5	51 of 130	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.5	89 of 140	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.6	44 of 138	68.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	59.5	51 of 125	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.4	108 of 206	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.2	113 of 196	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.5	88 of 200	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.0	131 of 207	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.5	119 of 205	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)92nd percentile+13 vs school

White (2024)49th percentile-10 vs school

Male (2022)31st percentile+8 vs school

Female (2023)27th percentile-15 vs school

High school

Female (2024)88th percentile+29 vs school

White (2024)59th percentile~ school

Male (2024)41st percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts76%+18 vs state

Science71%+24 vs state

Mathematics68%+10 vs state

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Schools Near Battle Creek High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)			ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	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 (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	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	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
Battle Creek High School	Public	7-12	605 West Martin St	Battle Creek	68715	Madison County	Battle Creek Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 675-3705	292	21	13.6	16.8%	270 (92.5%)	5 (1.7%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	74.7	37^th of 146 public high schools	74.7%		64.1	68^th of 168 public high schools	59.5%	31	69.4	83.3	76.3			68.0	59.5	54.8	71.4	$16,873	$61	$14,720
Alternatives For Success School	Public	9-12	601 W Cedar Ave	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 379-7565	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Norfolk Senior High School	Public	9-12	801 Riverside Blvd	Norfolk	68701	Madison County	Norfolk Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 644-2529	1,359	86	15.8	45.2%	830 (61.1%)	22 (1.6%)	403 (29.7%)	7 (0.5%)	26 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (5.2%)	27.8	113^th of 146 public high schools	22.6%		25	128^th of 168 public high schools	23.8%	15							45.9	39.6	39.9	$14,421	$276	$11,982
Elkhorn Valley High School	Public	7-12	601 S Madison Street	Tilden	68781	Madison County	Elkhorn Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 368-5301	190	17	11.3	25.3%	167 (87.9%)	5 (2.6%)	14 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	40.8	100^th of 146 public high schools	31.5%		32.3	119^th of 168 public high schools	29.2%	19	70.0	84.9	77.8		78.8	76.2	45.5		51.5	$21,203	$518	$17,756
Northeast NE Juvenile Services	Public	6-12	1313 1/2 N Main Street	Madison	68748	Madison County	Northeast NE Juvenile Services	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 454-3955	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Madison High School	Public	9-12	700 S Kent	Madison	68748	Madison County	Madison Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 454-3336	162	16	10.0	54.3%	33 (20.4%)	1 (0.6%)	116 (71.6%)	9 (5.6%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$25,778	$1,731	$20,443
Pierce Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	201 N Sunset	Pierce	68767	Pierce County	Pierce Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 329-6217	340	25	13.5	18.5%	314 (92.4%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	80.8	22^nd of 146 public high schools	84.9%		76.9	35^th of 168 public high schools	79.2%	13	66.7	75.0	70.2	75.9		79.8	61.8	69.1	64.7	$19,047	$1,165	$14,551
Newman Grove High School	Public	7-12	101 S 8th St	Newman Grove	68758	Madison County	Newman Grove Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 447-6294	85	9	9.4	40.0%	75 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)				76.0		81.6				$31,584	$410	$23,505
Stanton High School	Public	7-12	1007 Kingwood St	Stanton	68779	Stanton County	Stanton Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 439-2250	182	18	10.3	34.1%	160 (87.9%)	3 (1.6%)	9 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)								(n/a)		69.4	70.3							$25,552	$713	$20,050

Frequently Asked Questions about Battle Creek High School

What is the racial makeup of Battle Creek High School?

Students at Battle Creek High School are 92% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Is Battle Creek High School a good school?

Battle Creek High School ranks 37^th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Battle Creek High School?

Battle Creek High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Battle Creek Elementary School

How many students attend Battle Creek High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 292 students attended Battle Creek High School.

What district is Battle Creek High School in?

Battle Creek Public Schools

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