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Cambridge High School

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Cambridge High School is a public high school serving 86 students in grades 9-12 in Cambridge, Nebraska. The school is part of the Cambridge Public Schools district, which is ranked 79 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cambridge High School has had a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from as high as 8th out of 242 Nebraska high schools in 2014-2015 to as low as 133rd out of 202 in 2021-2022. The school's current ranking for the 2023-2024 school year is 97th out of 168 Nebraska high schools, with a 2-star rating. However, the school has performed particularly well for its female and male student groups, ranking 3rd and 22nd out of Nebraska high schools, respectively, in the 2020-2021 school year. Cambridge High School has also consistently outperformed the state average in ACT proficiency for 11th-grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Compared to nearby schools, Arapahoe High School has a lower statewide ranking and rating, while Southwest Junior/Senior High School has had more variable performance. Both of these schools have lower spending per student compared to Cambridge High School, but their test scores and graduation rates are generally lower as well. Overall, Cambridge High School appears to be a relatively strong-performing school within its local context, with a history of high academic achievement and graduation rates.

Students ?

6.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,252

Per pupil spending ?

33.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022-0100

(308) 697-3322

District: Cambridge Public Schools

Feeder schools for Cambridge High School:

Elementary:	Cambridge Elementary School
Middle:	Cambridge Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Asian:

1.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 71st percentile in 2014 → 42nd in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (53% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg53%

Nebraska avg43%

Not ranked this year

Cambridge High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	46.8	97 of 168	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	94.9	6 of 215	97.2%	★★★★★
2022	36.3	133 of 202	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	81.7	33 of 209	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	60.6	79 of 217	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	81.6	30 of 219	86.3%	★★★★☆
2017	69.5	61 of 219	72.1%	★★★★☆
2016	78.0	36 of 246	85.4%	★★★★☆
2015	87.9	8 of 242	96.7%	★★★★★
2014	70.4	71 of 247	71.3%	★★★★☆
2013	43.1	162 of 247	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	81.4	21 of 245	91.4%	★★★★★
2011	50.7	139 of 252	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	77.6	27 of 249	89.2%	★★★★☆
2009	75.4	43 of 251	82.9%	★★★★☆
2008	71.6	48 of 252	81.0%	★★★★☆
2007	58.2	106 of 247	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	38.0	192 of 249	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	71.4	32 of 138	76.8%	★★★★☆
2019	66.6	45 of 142	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	95.5	3 of 144	97.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	81.1	22 of 130	83.1%	★★★★☆
2019	57.3	61 of 140	56.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	92.4	9 of 206	95.6%	★★★★★
2022	32.1	139 of 196	29.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	77.3	36 of 200	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	49.1	105 of 207	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.5	62 of 205	69.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2023)96th percentile~ school

Male (2021)83rd percentile~ school

Female (2021)77th percentile-7 vs school

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Schools Near Cambridge High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)		ACT English Language Arts (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cambridge High School	Public	9-12	1003 Nelson St	Cambridge	69022	Furnas County	Cambridge Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 697-3322	81	12	6.9	33.3%	77 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)			52.6	$28,252	$48	$24,109
Southwest Junior/Senior High School	Public	9-12	900 Coke St	Bartley	69020	Red Willow County	Southwest Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 692-3223	83	11	7.4	49.4%	67 (80.7%)	2 (2.4%)	8 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.0%)								(n/a)			58.3	$33,756	$400	$27,023
Arapahoe High School	Public	7-12	610 Walnut	Arapahoe	68922	Furnas County	Arapahoe Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 962-5458	153	14	11.0	39.9%	139 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)	52.0	67.3		$20,098	$49	$16,851

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge High School

How many students attend Cambridge High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 81 students attended Cambridge High School.

What is the racial makeup of Cambridge High School?

Students at Cambridge High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Cambridge High School?

Cambridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cambridge Elementary School
Middle : Cambridge Middle School

What district is Cambridge High School in?

Cambridge Public Schools

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