High Schools in Sterling Public Schools

Summary:

Sterling Public Schools in Nebraska is home to a single high school, Sterling High School, which has emerged as a standout institution in the region. With a small student population of 89, the school boasts exceptional academic performance, ranking 26th out of 215 Nebraska high schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sterling High School's students consistently outperform the state averages on key assessments, including the ACT and NSCAS exams. The school excels in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state's. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.4 suggests a focus on personalized attention and support for its students. While the student body is predominantly White, the school's high spending per student of $20,395 indicates a substantial investment in resources to support student learning and success.

The dramatic improvement in Sterling High School's ranking, from 190th out of 209 schools in 2020-2021 to 26th out of 215 schools in 2022-2023, is a remarkable achievement that reflects the school's commitment to academic excellence. This small-town high school has emerged as a shining example of what can be accomplished with a focus on student outcomes and a dedication to providing a quality education to its community.

District Detail

250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443-0039

(402) 866-4761

This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 224

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sterling High School	Public	7-12	250 Main St	Sterling	68443	Johnson County	Sterling Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 866-4761	81	9	9.5	35.8%	71 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$23,198	$261	$21,257

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Freeman Public Schools	7.16 mi	2	91^st
Johnson County Central Public Schools	11.51 mi	4
Lewiston Consolidated Schools	15.09 mi	2
Norris School District 160	15.19 mi	4	29^th
Palmyra District O R 1	16.88 mi	3	7^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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