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Arapahoe High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Arapahoe High School is a public high school located in Arapahoe, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 151 students. The school is part of the Arapahoe Public Schools district, which is ranked 155 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arapahoe High School's performance has been inconsistent, with the school's statewide ranking and rating varying significantly over the years, ranging from 15th to 222nd out of Nebraska high schools and from 1 to 5 stars. In the most recent school year, the school ranked 103rd out of 168 Nebraska high schools and received a 2-star rating. While the school has had relatively high four-year graduation rates, it has also experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.3% to 21.5% in recent years. The school's test scores have been mixed, with some areas performing above the state average and others performing below.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Elwood High School and Southern Valley Junior/Senior High, Arapahoe High School has generally performed worse in terms of statewide ranking and rating. Cambridge High School, on the other hand, has had a more consistent performance, with a 5-star rating in 2022-2023 and a 2-star rating in the most recent year. The nearby schools also have similar or lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Arapahoe High School, suggesting that the high absenteeism may be a unique challenge for the school.

153

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,098

Per pupil spending ?

39.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922

(308) 962-5458

District: Arapahoe Public Schools

Feeder schools for Arapahoe High School:

Elementary:

Arapahoe Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Two or more races:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 10th percentile in 2014 → 39th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (67% vs 59% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2014

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg59%

Nebraska avg59%

Not ranked this year

Arapahoe 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
2024	29.3	158 of 200	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.0	158 of 238	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.3	191 of 249	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.2	194 of 223	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	53.2	119 of 247	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.0	165 of 225	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	57.4	97 of 236	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.6	49 of 255	80.8%	★★★★☆
2015	67.1	66 of 256	74.2%	★★★★☆
2014	54.0	115 of 252	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.8	61 of 248	75.4%	★★★★☆
2012	76.3	34 of 255	86.7%	★★★★☆
2011	56.6	112 of 246	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.0	79 of 254	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.6	34 of 243	86.0%	★★★★☆
2008	75.0	15 of 245	93.9%	★★★★★
2007	87.9	3 of 227	98.7%	★★★★★
2006	90.1	2 of 226	99.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	31.9	99 of 137	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.0	74 of 147	49.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	48.2	85 of 144	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.0	61 of 115	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	78.5	12 of 123	90.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	14.7	127 of 141	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.2	161 of 217	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.3	196 of 234	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.7	194 of 204	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	44.5	121 of 222	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.7	158 of 203	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	42.7	103 of 168	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.7	99 of 215	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.1	113 of 202	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.1	151 of 209	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	40.3	128 of 217	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	89.4	15 of 219	93.2%	★★★★★
2017	22.8	172 of 219	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	71.4	59 of 246	76.0%	★★★★☆
2015	43.4	159 of 242	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	17.2	222 of 247	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	63.0	82 of 247	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.1	80 of 245	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	26.4	208 of 252	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	69.5	55 of 249	77.9%	★★★★☆
2009	73.4	51 of 251	79.7%	★★★★☆
2008	64.7	81 of 252	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.8	107 of 247	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	71.8	43 of 249	82.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	51.6	67 of 138	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	85.9	17 of 144	88.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	16.4	117 of 130	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	86.9	17 of 138	87.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	45.3	114 of 206	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.1	129 of 196	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.4	162 of 200	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.0	136 of 207	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	82.3	24 of 205	88.3%	★★★★☆

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

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)41st percentile+7 vs school

Female (2021)28th percentile+15 vs school

White (2024)10th percentile-11 vs school

High school

Female (2021)51st percentile+24 vs school

White (2023)45th percentile-9 vs school

Male (2021)10th percentile-18 vs school

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Schools Near Arapahoe High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)		NSCAS Mathematics (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	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
Southern Valley Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	43739 Hwy 89	Oxford	68967	Furnas County	Southern Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 868-2222	145	17	8.4	52.4%	127 (87.6%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)	55.6	65.1	74.4		$32,114	$854	$26,225
Elwood High School	Public	7-12	502 First Ave	Elwood	68937	Gosper County	Elwood Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 785-2491	89	11	7.9	24.7%	77 (86.5%)	1 (1.1%)	11 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		67.7			$30,467	$938	$24,974

Frequently Asked Questions about Arapahoe High School

What schools feed into Arapahoe High School?

Arapahoe High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arapahoe Elementary School

How many students attend Arapahoe High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 153 students attended Arapahoe High School.

What is the racial makeup of Arapahoe High School?

Students at Arapahoe High School are 91% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Arapahoe High School in?

Arapahoe Public Schools

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