High Schools in Heartland Community Schools

Summary:

Heartland Community Schools is a school district in Nebraska that operates a single high school, Heartland Community High School, which serves grades 9-12. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and test scores that exceed state averages, particularly in science and English language arts.

Heartland Community High School boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 to 1 and a commendable 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's per-student spending of $23,284 in 2023-2024 is relatively high, suggesting the Heartland Community Schools district is allocating resources effectively to support student learning and well-being. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% in 2024-2025 is an area that could benefit from further attention and intervention.

Overall, Heartland Community High School stands out as a high-performing institution within the Heartland Community Schools district, providing a quality education to its students. While the school faces some challenges, such as the relatively high rate of free/reduced lunch recipients, its strong academic performance, efficient resource allocation, and commitment to student success make it a desirable option for families in the area.

District Detail

1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371-8929

(402) 723-4434

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 118 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 324

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)	NSCAS Science (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 All Grades	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 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
Heartland Community High School	Public	7-12	1501 Front St	Henderson	68371	York County	Heartland Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 723-4434	148	16	9.3	33.1%	138 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	4 (2.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.6	70^th of 146 public high schools	52.1%		72.6	46^th of 168 public high schools	72.6%	24	65.0	71.4	68.8	77.1	75.0	75.0	51.6	51.6	58.1	$23,284	$578	$19,017

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hampton Public School	8.02 mi	2
Mc Cool Junction Public Schools	11.54 mi	2
Sutton Public Schools	11.7 mi	2	79^th
Aurora Public Schools	12.03 mi	4	67^th
York Public Schools	13.67 mi	4	95^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.