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Walthill High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Walthill High School is a public high school in Walthill, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 123 students, the vast majority of whom (93.5%) identify as Native American.

Despite the school's high spending per student of $29,153, Walthill High School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Nebraska over the past decade, with only 23-36% of students proficient or better in various subject areas compared to the state average of 54-66%. This persistent low performance is likely influenced by the school's unique racial makeup and the fact that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by the 100% free and reduced lunch rate. In contrast, nearby schools like Emerson-Hubbard High School, Northeast Secondary School, and Homer High School have more diverse student populations and generally higher academic performance.

The challenges faced by Walthill High School, including its low rankings, high poverty rates, and significant underperformance on standardized tests, suggest that the school may be grappling with systemic issues that have not been adequately addressed. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive and targeted approach that considers the unique needs and characteristics of the school's student population, as well as effective allocation and utilization of the school's significant resources, which are among the highest per-student spending in the area. Nearby districts like Emerson-Hubbard Public Schools, Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools, and Homer Community Schools may provide valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration in addressing these challenges.

151

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,939

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

602 Main St
Walthill, NE 68067-0563

(402) 846-5432

District: Walthill Public Schools

Feeder schools for Walthill High School:

Elementary:

Walthill Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

95.4%

Hispanic:

2.6%

White:

1.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 3rd percentile in 2006 → 2nd in 2016

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Nebraska average (30% vs 63% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (84% vs 19% Nebraska)

!Science scores 41 pts below the Nebraska average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school30%

District avg30%

Nebraska avg63%

Not ranked this year

Walthill 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	1.1	233 of 238	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	0.0	254 of 255	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	0.2	254 of 256	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	0.0	251 of 252	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	1.0	246 of 248	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	0.1	254 of 255	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	0.0	245 of 246	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	0.0	254 of 254	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	39.9	188 of 243	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	22.0	234 of 245	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	16.4	211 of 227	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	12.0	220 of 226	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	7.1	132 of 144	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	38.6	1 of 2	50.0%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2016	0.3	242 of 246	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	0.1	241 of 242	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	0.0	247 of 247	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	0.2	246 of 247	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	0.0	244 of 245	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	0.0	251 of 252	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	22.9	227 of 249	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	39.7	183 of 251	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	4.8	246 of 247	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	13.7	242 of 249	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

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

Native American (2023)50th percentile+48 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)8th percentile+6 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts36%-26 vs state

Mathematics30%-34 vs state

Science23%-41 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)			ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 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
Walthill High School	Public	7-12	602 Main St	Walthill	68067	Thurston County	Walthill Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 846-5432	151	14	10.7		2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	144 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)										$29,939	$1,479	$26,150
Winnebago High School	Public	9-12	202 Osborne St	Winnebago	68071	Thurston County	Winnebago Public Schools District 17	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 878-2224	187	26	7.1		1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	173 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)								(n/a)										$39,545	$4,476	$31,189
Umo N Ho N Nation High School	Public	9-12	470 Main St	Macy	68039	Thurston County	Umo N Ho N Nation Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 837-5622	170	26	6.6		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	166 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)										$47,280	$9,023	$34,159
Bancroft-Rosalie Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	708 Main St	Bancroft	68004	Cuming County	Bancroft-Rosalie Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 648-3336	114	12	9.1		69 (60.5%)	1 (0.9%)	6 (5.3%)	2 (1.8%)	34 (29.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)			71.1							$25,421	$1,876	$19,599
Pender High School	Public	7-12	609 Whitney St	Pender	68047	Thurston County	Pender Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 385-3244	191	14	13.4	39.3%	167 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.3%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	88.3	12^th of 146 public high schools	91.8%		85.7	17^th of 168 public high schools	89.9%	5	76.7		82.5	66.7	84.9	76.2		70.4	70.4	$18,428	$00	$16,010
Homer High School	Public	7-12	212 S 3rd	Homer	68030	Dakota County	Homer Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 698-2377	205	17	12.2	46.3%	143 (69.8%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.4%)	1 (0.5%)	40 (19.5%)	4 (2.0%)	5 (2.4%)								(n/a)	56.1		52.9				46.0			$20,681	$166	$17,753
Emerson-Hubbard High School	Public	9-12	1503 Dakota St	Emerson	68733	Thurston County	Emerson-Hubbard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 695-2636	71	10	7.3	53.5%	56 (78.9%)	1 (1.4%)	7 (9.9%)	2 (2.8%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)									55.6	$28,861	$-10	$25,425
Northeast Secondary School	Public	7-12	400 S 5th St	Lyons	68038	Burt County	Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 687-2349	130	12	10.8	46.2%	108 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)	2 (1.5%)	4 (3.1%)	40.7	102^nd of 146 public high schools	30.1%					(n/a)		80.8	81.6			73.7	56.0		40.0	$28,715	$892	$23,403

Frequently Asked Questions about Walthill High School

What district is Walthill High School in?

Walthill Public Schools

How many students attend Walthill High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 151 students attended Walthill High School.

What schools feed into Walthill High School?

Walthill High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Walthill Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Walthill High School?

Students at Walthill High School are 95% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 1% White.

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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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