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Best High Schools in Callaway, NE

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Summary:

The city of Callaway, Nebraska is home to a single high school, Callaway High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. With a small student population of just 79 students, Callaway High School provides a personalized educational experience, with a low student-teacher ratio of 6.7 to 1. The school's student body is predominantly White (92.41%), with small percentages of African American, Hispanic, and multiracial students.

Academically, Callaway High School's 8th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (64%), Mathematics (57%), and Science (64%) are close to or above the state average. The school's statewide rankings have fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 46th out of 219 Nebraska high schools in 2017-2018 to 74th out of 202 in 2021-2022. Despite its small size, Callaway High School spends significantly more per student ($29,643) than the state average, which may contribute to its low student-teacher ratio and personalized approach to education.

Overall, Callaway Public Schools provides a unique educational experience for its students, with a focus on individualized attention and support. While the school's academic performance has been somewhat inconsistent, its small size and high spending per student suggest a commitment to ensuring each student receives the resources and support they need to succeed.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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
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

Cities Near Callaway

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Merna	15.85 mi	2
Broken Bow	16.83 mi	5	54^th
Arnold	16.88 mi	2
Gothenburg	27.47 mi	2	124^th
Ansley	28.29 mi	2

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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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