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Shelby - Rising City High School

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Shelby - Rising City High School ranks 68 th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

68^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 53% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Shelby - Rising City High School is a public high school in Shelby, Nebraska, serving 122 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Shelby - Rising City Public Schools district. The school has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the years, ranging from as high as 30th out of 209 Nebraska high schools to as low as 147th out of 202. Compared to nearby schools like Columbus High School and David City Secondary School, Shelby - Rising City High School generally performs better on key metrics such as graduation rates and test scores.

One area of concern at Shelby - Rising City High School is its high chronic absenteeism rate, which has ranged from 10.9% to 22.8% in recent years, higher than the 19-21% range seen at nearby schools. The school also serves a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 39.34% to 44.55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, Shelby - Rising City High School spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $21,802 to $24,999 per student, higher than the $13,800 to $24,522 spent by nearby schools.

Overall, Shelby - Rising City High School appears to have a mixed performance history, facing challenges related to chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors, but also demonstrating relative strengths compared to its immediate neighbors. Continued efforts to address the school's areas of concern and build on its strengths could help improve its long-term academic outcomes.

112

Students ?

8.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,959

Per pupil spending ?

38.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

650 N Walnut
Shelby, NE 68662-0218

(402) 527-5946

District: Shelby - Rising City Public Schools

Feeder schools for Shelby - Rising City High School:

Elementary:	Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
Middle:	Shelby - Rising City Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.1%

Hispanic:

15.2%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 50th percentile in 2014 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (55% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Above the Nebraska median (53rd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

Nebraska avg44%

68^th of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

72^nd of 118Shelby - Rising City Public Schools among Nebraska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	57.3	68 of 146	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	33.7	146 of 215	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.4	147 of 202	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	84.1	30 of 209	85.6%	★★★★☆
2019	48.9	111 of 217	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.5	94 of 219	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	29.1	155 of 219	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	76.4	44 of 246	82.1%	★★★★☆
2015	62.3	81 of 242	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.9	123 of 247	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	45.0	158 of 247	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.7	161 of 245	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	71.0	62 of 252	75.4%	★★★★☆
2010	20.6	234 of 249	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	16.5	245 of 251	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	9.7	250 of 252	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	15.4	241 of 247	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	36.4	195 of 249	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	53.1	66 of 136	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.6	84 of 132	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	78.4	22 of 142	84.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	49.7	30 of 74	59.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	23.7	103 of 135	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	81.4	20 of 130	84.6%	★★★★☆
2019	23.5	108 of 140	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	72.4	31 of 138	77.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	57.0	51 of 113	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.3	125 of 206	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.0	140 of 196	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	83.3	26 of 200	87.0%	★★★★☆
2019	49.4	102 of 207	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.2	104 of 205	49.3%	★★★☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)59th percentile+32 vs school

White (2025)55th percentile~ school

Female (2023)51st percentile+19 vs school

Male (2023)24th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts65%+22 vs state

Science55%+7 vs state

Mathematics45%+4 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 (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
Shelby - Rising City High School	Public	9-12	650 N Walnut	Shelby	68662	Polk County	Shelby - Rising City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 527-5946	112	13	8.4	38.4%	92 (82.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	57.3	68^th of 146 public high schools	53.4%					(n/a)		64.5	45.2	54.8	$23,959	$769	$19,420
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)					$34,464	$1,036	$29,634
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	$24,522	$502	$20,096
David City Secondary School	Public	7-12	750 D St	David City	68632	Butler County	David City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 367-3187	307	27	11.5	38.4%	255 (83.1%)	1 (0.3%)	46 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	49.5	83^rd of 146 public high schools	43.2%		65.4	65^th of 168 public high schools	61.3%	18	60.0	53.5	48.8	51.2	$23,420	$863	$18,642
Columbus High School	Public	9-12	3434 Discoverer Drive	Columbus	68602	Platte County	Columbus Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 563-7050	1,337	78	17.1	51.9%	602 (45.0%)	16 (1.2%)	670 (50.1%)	13 (1.0%)	12 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (1.8%)	16.1	124^th of 146 public high schools	15.1%		23.7	133^rd of 168 public high schools	20.8%	9		31.2	33.3	42.7	$13,800	$417	$11,750

Frequently Asked Questions about Shelby - Rising City High School

What district is Shelby - Rising City High School in?

Shelby - Rising City Public Schools

What schools feed into Shelby - Rising City High School?

Shelby - Rising City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
Middle : Shelby - Rising City Middle School

How many students attend Shelby - Rising City High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 112 students attended Shelby - Rising City High School.

What is the racial makeup of Shelby - Rising City High School?

Students at Shelby - Rising City High School are 82% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Shelby - Rising City High School a good school?

Shelby - Rising City High School ranks 68^th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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