Milford High School

Summary:

Milford High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Milford, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 358 students. This school is part of the Milford Public Schools district, which is ranked 81 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Milford High School consistently performs above the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 60.78% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.48%. The school also excels in 8th-grade NSCAS assessments, with 79.03% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 87.1% in Science, significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, Milford High School's performance on ACT Mathematics has been strong, with 58.82% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 42.11%. The school has also maintained consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.0% to 100.0% in recent years, outperforming the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Centennial Junior-Senior High School and Northwest High School, Milford High School stands out as a high-performing institution, with stronger academic achievement and graduation rates. However, some nearby schools, such as Malcolm Junior/Senior High School and Seward High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, indicating a competitive educational landscape in the region. Despite its higher spending per student, Milford High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9, suggesting efficient resource allocation and a focus on small class sizes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 301 G Street
       Milford, NE  68405-0613


(402) 761-2525

District: Milford Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,416 Help


Feeder schools for Milford High School:

Elementary:    Milford Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  358

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.1%
Hispanic:
5.3%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.2% Help


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Compare Details Milford High School ranks better than 65% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Milford High School ranks better than 60.7% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.9. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Milford High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milford High School is $19,416.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford High School 70th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Milford High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Milford High School 66th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Milford High School in the ranking list.)

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Milford Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford Public Schools 81st of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Milford High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Milford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.79 137th 226 39.4%
2007 27.86 194th 227 14.5%
2008 33.06 215th 245 12.2%
2009 54.88 127th 243 47.7%
2010 70.48 49th 254 80.7%
2011 67.27 69th 246 72.0%
2012 68.09 58th 255 77.3%
2013 67.37 67th 248 73.0%
2014 69.29 62nd 252 75.4%
2015 67.39 63rd 256 75.4%
2016 86.78 12th 255 95.3%
2017 88.53 9th 236 96.2%
2018 70.62 52nd 225 76.9%
2019 76.86 38th 247 84.6%
2021 65.97 65th 223 70.9%
2022 77.98 35th 249 85.9%
2023 74.02 46th 238 80.7%
2024 64.57 70th 200 65.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Milford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.55 31st 120 74.2%
2021 64.79 30th 115 73.9%
2022 61.62 45th 118 61.9%
2023 70.19 33rd 144 77.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Milford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.18 45th 147 69.4%
2019 65.29 44th 156 71.8%
2021 72.12 28th 137 79.6%
2022 77.23 21st 150 86.0%
2023 73.36 38th 146 74.0%
2024 44.38 63rd 106 40.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Milford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.37 23rd 141 83.7%
2019 71.44 38th 153 75.2%
2021 47.32 74th 144 48.6%
2022 70.29 39th 160 75.6%
2023 72.37 39th 156 75.0%
2024 60.37 42nd 106 60.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Milford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.44 59th 203 70.9%
2019 72.85 42nd 222 81.1%
2021 66.30 53rd 204 74.0%
2022 76.19 36th 234 84.6%
2023 75.61 38th 217 82.5%
2024 68.24 39th 141 72.3%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Milford High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Milford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.74 135th 249 45.8%
2007 37.27 199th 247 19.4%
2008 36.34 203rd 252 19.4%
2009 18.89 243rd 251 3.2%
2010 50.36 151st 249 39.4%
2011 78.11 36th 252 85.7%
2012 61.20 95th 245 61.2%
2013 82.34 25th 247 89.9%
2014 77.85 36th 247 85.4%
2015 76.68 36th 242 85.1%
2016 70.02 65th 246 73.6%
2017 35.85 141st 219 35.6%
2018 74.34 51st 219 76.7%
2019 71.33 53rd 217 75.6%
2021 79.38 37th 209 82.3%
2022 51.25 101st 202 50.0%
2023 86.53 23rd 215 89.3%
2024 64.90 66th 168 60.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Milford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.75 10th 89 88.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Milford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.69 31st 144 78.5%
2019 75.39 29th 142 79.6%
2021 69.69 38th 138 72.5%
2022 44.27 76th 132 42.4%
2023 86.89 14th 136 89.7%
2024 70.32 33rd 93 64.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Milford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.76 38th 138 72.5%
2019 51.88 66th 140 52.9%
2021 78.46 26th 130 80.0%
2022 51.11 61st 135 54.8%
2023 73.27 37th 135 72.6%
2024 67.42 37th 93 60.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Milford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.10 63rd 205 69.3%
2019 66.23 63rd 207 69.6%
2021 73.53 42nd 200 79.0%
2022 46.24 107th 196 45.4%
2023 85.19 20th 206 90.3%
2024 72.20 32nd 125 74.4%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Milford High School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Milford High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 289 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1989 286 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1990 299 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1991 286 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1992 299 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1993 310 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1994 309 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1995 310 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1996 310 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1997 317 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 328 1 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 334
1999 315 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 1 319
2000 308 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2001 317 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2002 317 2 2 8 4 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 317 2 2 8 4 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 331 4 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 346
2005 333 1 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2006 357 3 2 9 4 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 337 5 2 11 3 n/a n/a 0 358
2008 363 4 3 14 3 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 335 3 3 12 5 n/a n/a 0 358
2010 328 3 2 12 6 n/a n/a 0 351
2011 309 0 2 12 3 1 10 0 337
2012 295 3 3 12 3 1 13 0 330
2013 309 3 1 13 2 0 11 0 339
2014 310 2 2 9 1 0 12 0 336
2015 297 2 2 10 1 0 13 0 325
2016 301 1 0 10 0 0 16 0 328
2017 310 1 1 8 2 0 16 0 338
2018 294 1 2 10 2 0 12 0 321
2019 292 3 4 6 3 0 10 0 318
2020 291 2 3 11 3 0 8 0 318
2021 315 2 3 10 5 0 9 0 344
2022 325 5 3 18 3 0 3 0 357
2023 326 4 4 19 2 0 3 0 358

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Milford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 21.6 13.3 11.1
1989 289 21.6 13.3 9.7
1990 301 21.5 14.0 9
1991 291 21.4 13.5 9.6
1992 302 21.9 13.7 7.3
1993 314 22.0 14.3 10.2
1994 314 22.2 14.1 9.9
1995 316 22.7 13.9 10.1
1996 316 22.7 13.9 10.1
1997 324 22.7 14.3 8.3
1998 334 22.7 14.7 7.2
1999 319 22.6 14.1 18.9
2000 309 22.9 13.5 19.1
2001 321 23.0 14.0 14.3
2002 333 22.5 14.8 17.4
2003 333 22.5 14.8 17.4
2004 346 24.1 14.4 16.5
2005 344 24.7 13.9 14
2006 375 24.9 15.1 16.3
2007 358 25.9 13.8 9.5
2008 387 25.7 15.1 18.6
2009 358 26.0 13.8 9.8
2010 351 25.7 13.6 16
2011 337 25.7 13.0 12.8
2012 330 24.2 13.6 14.5
2013 339 24.5 13.7 12.4
2014 336 25.7 13.0 14.3
2015 325 25.0 13.0 18.5
2016 328 25.0 13.1 18.3
2017 338 24.5 13.7 17.5
2018 321 25.5 12.5 16.2
2019 318 26.5 11.9 16
2020 318 26.5 11.9 19.2
2021 344 27.6 12.4 21.2
2022 357 29.6 12.0 18.2
2023 358 29.9 11.9 23.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Milford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 21.6 13.3 11.1
1989 289 21.6 13.3 9.7
1990 301 21.5 14.0 9
1991 291 21.4 13.5 9.6
1992 302 21.9 13.7 7.3
1993 314 22.0 14.3 10.2
1994 314 22.2 14.1 9.9
1995 316 22.7 13.9 10.1
1996 316 22.7 13.9 10.1
1997 324 22.7 14.3 8.3
1998 334 22.7 14.7 7.2
1999 319 22.6 14.1 18.9
2000 309 22.9 13.5 19.1
2001 321 23.0 14.0 14.3
2002 333 22.5 14.8 17.4
2003 333 22.5 14.8 17.4
2004 346 24.1 14.4 16.5
2005 344 24.7 13.9 14
2006 375 24.9 15.1 16.3
2007 358 25.9 13.8 9.5
2008 387 25.7 15.1 18.6
2009 358 26.0 13.8 9.8
2010 351 25.7 13.6 16
2011 337 25.7 13.0 12.8
2012 330 24.2 13.6 14.5
2013 339 24.5 13.7 12.4
2014 336 25.7 13.0 14.3
2015 325 25.0 13.0 18.5
2016 328 25.0 13.1 18.3
2017 338 24.5 13.7 17.5
2018 321 25.5 12.5 16.2
2019 318 26.5 11.9 16
2020 318 26.5 11.9 19.2
2021 344 27.6 12.4 21.2
2022 357 29.6 12.0 18.2
2023 358 29.9 11.9 23.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Milford High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $230 (1.5%) $12,655 (85.1%) $14,871
2020 $140 (0.9%) $13,386 (86.3%) $15,518
2021 $340 (2.2%) $13,080 (85.5%) $15,296
2022 $173 (1.0%) $14,799 (88.1%) $16,802
2023 $409 (2.1%) $15,075 (77.6%) $19,416

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Milford High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 38th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 46th of 238 Middle schools
 3.9%
Ranks 53rd of 217 High schoolsRanks 23rd of 215 High schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Milford High School)6765
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Milford Public Schools)6765
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Milford High School)7585
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Milford Public Schools)7585
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Milford High School)6275
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Milford Public Schools)6275
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Milford High School)4771
 24%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Milford Public Schools)4771
 24%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Milford High School)7576
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Milford Public Schools)7576
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Milford High School)5156
 5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Milford Public Schools)5156
 5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Milford High School)42.948
 5.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Milford Public Schools)42.948
 5.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Milford High School)34.740
 5.3%
   11th Grade Science (Milford Public Schools)34.740
 5.3%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students318358
 12.6%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian44
Hispanic619
 216.7%
Pacific Islander00
White292326
 11.6%
Two or More Races103
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16%23.2%
 7.1%


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Milford High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Milford Elementary School

Students at Milford High School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 358 students attended Milford High School.

Milford High School ranks 66th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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