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High School At Syracuse

Public Grades 9-12

13^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 91% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

High School At Syracuse is a public high school in Syracuse, Nebraska, serving 215 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools district, which is ranked 5 out of 115 districts in the state.

High School At Syracuse consistently ranks among the top high schools in Nebraska, with a statewide ranking between 13 and 94 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on ACT assessments is particularly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 76.27% of 11th-grade students at High School At Syracuse were proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 42.74%. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.9% to 96.2% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, High School At Syracuse stands out as a top-performing institution, with higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. For instance, Nebraska City High School, which is ranked significantly lower, has lower proficiency rates on ACT assessments. This suggests that High School At Syracuse is providing a high-quality education that sets it apart from some of the surrounding schools in the region.

228

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,304

Per pupil spending ?

19.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1500 Education Dr
Syracuse, NE 68446-0520

(402) 269-2381

District: Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools

Feeder schools for High School At Syracuse:

Elementary:	Elementary School At Syracuse
Middle:	Middle School At Syracuse

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (71% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Nebraska high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg71%

Nebraska avg44%

13^th of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 118Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca 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	88.2	13 of 146	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	61.3	69 of 168	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.8	52 of 215	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	82.3	26 of 202	87.1%	★★★★☆
2021	77.4	41 of 209	80.4%	★★★★☆
2019	55.7	94 of 217	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.8	83 of 219	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.1	83 of 219	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	76.0	45 of 246	81.7%	★★★★☆
2015	70.6	55 of 242	77.3%	★★★★☆
2014	91.4	6 of 247	97.6%	★★★★★
2013	85.4	17 of 247	93.1%	★★★★★
2012	64.5	82 of 245	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	83.7	25 of 252	90.1%	★★★★★
2010	55.3	124 of 249	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.0	82 of 251	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.7	35 of 252	86.1%	★★★★☆
2007	52.5	134 of 247	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	33.3	204 of 249	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	71.5	29 of 93	68.8%	★★★★☆
2023	65.8	44 of 136	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.4	61 of 132	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	91.2	6 of 138	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	68.9	43 of 142	69.7%	★★★★☆
2018	44.4	81 of 144	43.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	75.9	24 of 93	74.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.2	39 of 135	71.1%	★★★★☆
2022	87.1	14 of 135	89.6%	★★★★★
2021	22.3	104 of 130	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.8	92 of 140	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	72.5	29 of 138	79.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	87.7	11 of 113	90.3%	★★★★★
2024	49.1	67 of 125	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	66.4	66 of 206	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	80.2	28 of 196	85.7%	★★★★☆
2021	70.5	47 of 200	76.5%	★★★★☆
2019	46.0	111 of 207	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.3	94 of 205	54.1%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2025)90th percentile~ school

Male (2024)74th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2024)69th percentile+10 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts76%+34 vs state

Mathematics68%+27 vs state

Science68%+20 vs state

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Friday, October 24, 2014

was a student and graduated in 2014 and the school was excellent and teachers amazing Close Quote

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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 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	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
High School At Syracuse	Public	9-12	1500 Education Dr	Syracuse	68446	Otoe County	Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 269-2381	228	20	11.5	19.7%	213 (93.4%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	88.2	13^th of 146 public high schools	91.1%		61.3	69^th of 168 public high schools	58.9%	56								76.3	67.8	67.8	$21,304	$649	$17,349
Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra	Public	9-12	425 F St	Palmyra	68418	Otoe County	Palmyra District O R 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 780-5327	181	24	7.4	18.2%	171 (94.5%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	87.7	14^th of 146 public high schools	90.4%		66.9	60^th of 168 public high schools	64.3%	46									65.0	75.0	$24,310	$439	$19,955
Weeping Water High School	Public	9-12	204 West O	Weeping Water	68463	Cass County	Weeping Water Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 267-4265	86	13	6.3	33.7%	75 (87.2%)	1 (1.2%)	6 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)								(n/a)										60.9	$31,252	$113	$27,503
Nebraska City High School	Public	9-12	141 Steinhart Park Rd	Nebraska City	68410	Otoe County	Nebraska City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 873-3360	442	29	15.1	54.8%	315 (71.3%)	5 (1.1%)	109 (24.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	6.2	137^th of 146 public high schools	6.2%		24	131^st of 168 public high schools	22.0%	6								21.7	25.8	34.0	$16,659	$292	$12,328
Sterling High School	Public	7-12	250 Main St	Sterling	68443	Johnson County	Sterling Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 866-4761	81	9	9.5	35.8%	71 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$23,198	$261	$21,257
Elmwood-Murdock Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	300 Wyoming St	Murdock	68407	Cass County	Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 867-2341	205	21	9.9	9.8%	196 (95.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)	67.6	81.0	84.8	81.1	83.3	86.5	86.8		69.0		$20,861	$61	$17,307

Frequently Asked Questions about High School At Syracuse

What schools feed into High School At Syracuse?

High School At Syracuse is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elementary School At Syracuse
Middle : Middle School At Syracuse

Is High School At Syracuse a good school?

Yes. High School At Syracuse ranks in the top 8.9% of Nebraska high schools.

What district is High School At Syracuse in?

Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools

How many students attend High School At Syracuse?

In the 2024-25 school year, 228 students attended High School At Syracuse.

What is the racial makeup of High School At Syracuse?

Students at High School At Syracuse are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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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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