Summary:
The 68901 zip code area in Nebraska is home to two high schools: Hastings Senior High School and Adams Central Junior-Senior High School. While both schools serve grades 9-12, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two, with Adams Central outshining Hastings Senior across various metrics.
Adams Central Junior-Senior High School stands out as the stronger performing school, ranking 23rd out of 146 Nebraska high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, compared to Hastings Senior High School's ranking of 115th. Adams Central's students demonstrate notably higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science on 11th grade assessments, as well as stronger performance on 7th and 8th grade NSCAS exams. Additionally, Adams Central has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a higher graduation rate, both at 87.9%.
The data also highlights key differences in school characteristics and resources. Adams Central spends $21,799 per student, significantly more than the $15,910 spent per student at Hastings Senior. Adams Central also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.6, compared to 14.4 at Hastings Senior. Notably, Hastings Senior has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 56.49%, compared to only 19.91% at Adams Central. These factors may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools, underscoring the importance of addressing disparities in educational resources and support to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
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