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Dorchester High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Dorchester High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Dorchester, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 91 students. The school is part of the Dorchester Public School District, which is ranked 194 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dorchester High School stands out for its higher percentage of Hispanic students (36.26%) compared to the nearby schools, which have predominantly white student populations. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in ACT and NSCAS assessments, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 12.5% of 11th-grade students were proficient in ACT Mathematics and Science, compared to the state averages of 26.23% and 25.25%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 18th out of 246 Nebraska high schools in 2015-2016 (5-star rating) to 180th out of 215 in 2022-2023 (1-star rating), indicating a significant decline in performance relative to other high schools in the state.

Dorchester High School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.57% to 45.16% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Seward High School, Exeter-Milligan High School, and Milford High School, Dorchester High School appears to be underperforming academically and facing greater challenges in terms of student demographics and socioeconomic factors.

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,536

Per pupil spending ?

49.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343-0007

(402) 946-2781

District: Dorchester Public School

Feeder schools for Dorchester High School:

Elementary:

Dorchester Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.3%

Hispanic:

39.3%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 93rd percentile in 2016 → 16th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (69% vs 59% meeting standards)

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 93rd-percentile peak (2016) to 16th (2023)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg59%

Nebraska avg59%

Not ranked this year

Dorchester 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	24.0	200 of 238	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.1	170 of 249	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.5	161 of 225	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	47.6	145 of 255	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	40.1	176 of 256	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	50.3	128 of 252	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	67.3	68 of 248	72.6%	★★★★☆
2012	67.9	60 of 255	76.5%	★★★★☆
2011	61.1	90 of 246	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.9	70 of 254	72.4%	★★★★☆
2009	37.9	195 of 243	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	30.5	223 of 245	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	49.0	139 of 227	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	38.3	176 of 226	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	19.3	180 of 215	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	87.0	18 of 246	92.7%	★★★★★
2015	46.8	142 of 242	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.8	110 of 247	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.7	114 of 245	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.6	108 of 252	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	28.6	217 of 249	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	42.4	171 of 251	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	26.5	229 of 252	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	24.3	233 of 247	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	66.8	71 of 249	71.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	27.6	99 of 136	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	44.6	116 of 206	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

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)

High school

White (2023)44th percentile+27 vs school

Female (2023)27th percentile+11 vs school

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Schools Near Dorchester High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)	NSCAS Science (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 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 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
Dorchester High School	Public	7-12	506 W 9th	Dorchester	68343	Saline County	Dorchester Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 946-2781	89	9	9.4	49.4%	51 (57.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)			68.8							$22,536	$466	$19,547
Friend High Schools	Public	7-12	501 Main St	Friend	68359	Saline County	Friend Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 947-2781	100	11	8.9	19.0%	92 (92.0%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (6.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$28,389	$339	$22,232
Milford High School	Public	7-12	301 G Street	Milford	68405	Seward County	Milford Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 761-2525	379	32	11.9	22.4%	341 (90.0%)	9 (2.4%)	19 (5.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	74	41^st of 146 public high schools	71.9%		64.9	66^th of 168 public high schools	60.7%	25	75.4	71.6	72.7	60.6	86.5	86.7	57.4	59.0	67.2	$19,679	$305	$15,637
Crete Success Academy	Public	9-12	1500 E 15th Street	Crete	68333	Saline County	Crete Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 826-5811	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Crete High School	Public	9-12	1750 Iris Ave	Crete	68333	Saline County	Crete Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 826-5811	705	47	15.0	62.8%	228 (32.3%)	8 (1.1%)	443 (62.8%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.3%)	12.4	129^th of 146 public high schools	11.6%		11.7	152^nd of 168 public high schools	9.5%	23							35.5	25.3	37.4	$16,031	$1,256	$12,258
Wilber-Clatonia High School	Public	9-12	900 South Franklin Street	Wilber	68465	Saline County	Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 821-2058	193	14	13.6	32.6%	154 (79.8%)	2 (1.0%)	24 (12.4%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	29	111^th of 146 public high schools	24.0%		57.9	74^th of 168 public high schools	56.0%	37							53.1	34.7	36.7	$18,782	$1,049	$15,024
Exeter-Milligan High School	Public	9-12	318 S River Ave	Exeter	68351	Fillmore County	Exeter-Milligan Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 266-5911	46	9	5.0	13.0%	44 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$51,255	$313	$43,945
Seward High School	Public	9-12	532 Northern Heights	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 643-2988	511	39	13.2	14.7%	472 (92.4%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	85	17^th of 146 public high schools	88.4%		79.7	24^th of 168 public high schools	85.7%	7							58.7	71.9	74.4	$18,584	$172	$15,022

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester High School

What is the racial makeup of Dorchester High School?

Students at Dorchester High School are 57% White, 39% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Dorchester High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 89 students attended Dorchester High School.

What district is Dorchester High School in?

Dorchester Public School

What schools feed into Dorchester High School?

Dorchester High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dorchester Elementary School

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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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