Deshler Public Schools

The Deshler Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Deshler Elementary School and Deshler High School. While Deshler High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Nebraska, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Deshler Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 216th out of 457 Nebraska elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 302nd out of 428 in 2023-2024, with a lower 1-star rating.

Deshler High School boasts impressive academic performance, with 55% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT Mathematics and 70% proficient or better in ACT Science, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school also has an excellent 87.9% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average. In contrast, Deshler Elementary School lags behind the state in NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

Both schools have relatively high per-student spending, with Deshler Elementary at $26,095 and Deshler High at $26,611. However, both schools also have a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%, which may indicate underlying issues that need to be addressed. The disparity in free/reduced lunch rates between the elementary and high school, with Deshler Elementary having a higher percentage of 47.24% compared to 42.34% at Deshler High School, may point to socioeconomic differences within the district that could have implications for resource allocation and targeted support programs.