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High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School is a public school located in Polk, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 102 students. The school is part of the High Plains Community Schools district, which is ranked 85 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School has demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in recent years. The school has shown significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 199 out of 217 Nebraska high schools in 2018-2019 to 63 out of 168 in 2023-2024. Its performance on standardized tests is also noteworthy, with the school outperforming the state average in several key areas, including 72.73% proficiency in ACT/English Language Arts, 54.55% in ACT/Science, and 58% in NSCAS/Mathematics for 7th grade. Additionally, the school has consistently maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate, a remarkable achievement.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Aurora High School and York High School, High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School generally performs better academically, with higher test scores and graduation rates. However, the school has experienced some fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, and it has also faced relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.5% to 21.5% in recent years. By addressing these challenges and building on its strengths, High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School can continue to provide an excellent educational experience for its students.

Students ?

8.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$37,307

Per pupil spending ?

28%

Free/discounted lunch ?

345 S Pine
Polk, NE 68654-0029

(402) 765-3331

District: High Plains Community Schools

Feeder schools for High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

High Plains Community Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

15.1%

African American:

1.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 4th percentile in 2017 → 62nd in 2024

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 62nd (2024) from a 4th-percentile low (2017)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Science scores 18 pts below the Nebraska average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Nebraska avg49%

Not ranked this year

High Plains Community Junior/Senior 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)

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	65.5	63 of 168	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.8	137 of 202	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.3	156 of 209	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	10.8	199 of 217	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	74.5	50 of 219	77.2%	★★★★☆
2017	6.8	210 of 219	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	44.4	148 of 246	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	77.0	35 of 242	85.5%	★★★★☆
2014	78.1	34 of 247	86.2%	★★★★☆
2013	69.4	62 of 247	74.9%	★★★★☆
2012	72.4	44 of 245	82.0%	★★★★☆
2011	97.0	2 of 252	99.2%	★★★★★
2010	59.7	101 of 249	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.0	127 of 251	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	65.1	80 of 252	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	37.2	200 of 247	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	44.7	176 of 249	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	63.7	19 of 83	77.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	73.6	28 of 125	77.6%	★★★★☆
2021	25.6	157 of 200	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	8.7	197 of 207	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	68.3	59 of 205	71.2%	★★★★☆

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)29th percentile~ school

High school

White (2024)78th percentile+15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)77th percentile+52 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts86%+24 vs state

Mathematics50%-11 vs state

Science7%-18 vs state

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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 (2025)
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 7th Grade	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
High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	345 S Pine	Polk	68654	Polk County	High Plains Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 765-3331	93	12	8.0	28.0%	78 (83.9%)	1 (1.1%)	14 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$37,307	$92	$31,265
Cross County High School	Public	9-12	1270 123rd Rd	Stromsburg	68666	Polk County	Cross County Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 764-5521	120	14	8.5	26.7%	104 (86.7%)	4 (3.3%)	11 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	92.6	5^th of 146 public high schools	96.6%		65.6	62^nd of 168 public high schools	63.1%	57				72.0	76.0	$25,694	$300	$21,086
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	$23,813	$125	$19,268
Osceola High School	Public	9-12	565 S Kimmel	Osceola	68651	Polk County	Osceola Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 747-3121	91	8	11.3	23.1%	83 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)						$29,670	$377	$25,686
Hampton High School	Public	7-12	458 5th St	Hampton	68843	Hamilton County	Hampton Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 725-3116	71	11	6.6	22.5%	69 (97.2%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)	52.6	55.2				$31,883	$11	$25,089
York High School	Public	9-12	1005 Duke Dr	York	68467	York County	York Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 362-6655	498	30	16.6	36.5%	390 (78.3%)	8 (1.6%)	84 (16.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	24.9	117^th of 146 public high schools	19.9%		19.8	142^nd of 168 public high schools	15.5%	25			27.3	41.3	49.6	$19,127	$607	$14,863
Aurora High School	Public	9-12	300 M St	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 694-6923	382	34	11.2	26.7%	341 (89.3%)	3 (0.8%)	27 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	52.7	76^th of 146 public high schools	47.9%		23	134^th of 168 public high schools	20.2%	58			47.8	52.2	56.7	$21,249	$12	$18,406

Frequently Asked Questions about High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School

How many students attend High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 93 students attended High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School?

Students at High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School are 84% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools feed into High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School?

High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : High Plains Community Elementary School

What district is High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School in?

High Plains Community Schools

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2024–25 attendance data, dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 29, 2025

2024–25 ACT test scoresNov 29, 2025

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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