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South Platte High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

South Platte High School is a public high school located in Big Springs, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 108 students. The school is part of the South Platte Public Schools district, which is ranked 191 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Platte High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.56% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Ogallala High School (81.58% in 2022-2023), as well as a higher percentage of Hispanic students (16.67% in 2022-2023) compared to Ogallala High School (14.8% in 2022-2023). The school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, with 11th-grade proficiency rates in ACT/English Language Arts (35%) and ACT/Science (25%) below the state averages. Additionally, South Platte High School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (53.7% in 2022-2023) compared to Ogallala High School (44.41% in 2022-2023), suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Despite having a higher per-student spending ($22,079 in 2022-2023) compared to Ogallala High School ($18,799 in 2022-2023), South Platte High School's statewide ranking has declined from a high of 56th out of 252 Nebraska high schools in 2010-2011 to 127th out of 215 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's performance may have declined relative to other schools in the state, and it may need to focus on more consistent and targeted academic interventions to improve student outcomes.

108

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,372

Per pupil spending ?

42.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122-0457

(308) 889-3622

District: South Platte Public Schools

Feeder schools for South Platte High School:

Elementary:

So Platte Elementary At Big Springs

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.6%

Hispanic:

16.7%

Pacific Islander:

1.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 2nd percentile in 2016 → 41st in 2023

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 41st (2023) from a 2nd-percentile low (2016)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Nebraska average (49% vs 59% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg57%

Nebraska avg59%

Not ranked this year

South Platte 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	17.0	210 of 238	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.2	211 of 249	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	8.5	212 of 223	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	15.4	236 of 255	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	32.5	201 of 256	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	29.9	202 of 248	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	13.9	241 of 255	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	29.8	197 of 246	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	22.2	227 of 254	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	40.7	186 of 245	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	67.9	61 of 226	73.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	13.0	220 of 234	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	40.5	127 of 215	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.0	123 of 209	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.1	127 of 219	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	2.0	240 of 246	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	54.7	113 of 242	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	29.9	198 of 247	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	57.2	108 of 245	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.9	56 of 252	77.8%	★★★★☆
2009	28.8	217 of 251	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	55.3	118 of 247	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.3	98 of 249	60.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	48.7	65 of 130	50.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	38.8	128 of 206	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.8	155 of 200	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Middle school

White (2022)6th percentile-9 vs school

High school

Male (2021)50th percentile+9 vs school

White (2023)38th percentile-3 vs school

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (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 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
South Platte High School	Public	7-12	610 Plum St	Big Springs	69122	Deuel County	South Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 889-3622	108	11	9.8	42.6%	86 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)	48.8				$23,372	$2,367	$19,408
Ogallala High School	Public	9-12	602 East G	Ogallala	69153	Keith County	Ogallala Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 284-4029	237	22	10.6	36.7%	195 (82.3%)	2 (0.8%)	32 (13.5%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	44.1	94^th of 146 public high schools	35.6%		16.6	145^th of 168 public high schools	13.7%	51		46.9	49.0	51.0	$21,583	$836	$17,163

Frequently Asked Questions about South Platte High School

What schools feed into South Platte High School?

South Platte High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : So Platte Elementary At Big Springs

What is the racial makeup of South Platte High School?

Students at South Platte High School are 80% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

What district is South Platte High School in?

South Platte Public Schools

How many students attend South Platte High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 108 students attended South Platte High School.

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