High Schools in Central City Public Schools

Summary:

Central City Public Schools in Nebraska is home to one standout high school, Central City High School, which has consistently demonstrated academic excellence. This school is ranked 12th out of 168 Nebraska high schools and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its strong performance.

Central City High School boasts impressive test scores, with 66.67% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 45.45% in Mathematics, and 54.55% in Science, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also maintains a commendable 87.9% four-year graduation rate, showcasing its ability to support students in completing their high school education. Despite serving a diverse student population, with 38.4% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school has continued to excel academically.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% in the 2024-2025 school year could be an area for improvement, Central City Public Schools can take pride in the exceptional performance of Central City High School, which stands out as a shining example of academic excellence within the district.

District Detail

1510 28th Street
Central City, NE 68826-0057

(308) 946-3055

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 118 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 793

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

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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 (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	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
Central City High School	Public	9-12	1510 28th St	Central City	68826	Merrick County	Central City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 946-3086	243	22	11.0	31.7%	224 (92.2%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	58.4	65^th of 146 public high schools	55.5%		87.5	12^th of 168 public high schools	92.9%	53	66.7	45.5	54.6	$24,457	$394	$19,529

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
High Plains Community Schools	11.44 mi	2
Palmer Public Schools	16.12 mi	2
Hampton Public School	16.35 mi	2
Northwest Public Schools	16.37 mi	5
Aurora Public Schools	16.41 mi	4	67^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.

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