Summary:
The 69120 zip code is home to a single high school, Arnold High School, which serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Arnold Public Schools district. While the school's performance is mixed, with strong results in English Language Arts but lagging in Mathematics and Science, it provides a unique educational experience in this rural Nebraska community.
Arnold High School has a total enrollment of 71 students, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (95.77%) with small percentages of Hispanic (1.41%) and Pacific Islander (2.82%) students. The school's performance on standardized tests is noteworthy, as 64.71% of 11th-graders are proficient or better in English Language Arts, outpacing the state average of 33.35%. However, the school struggles in Mathematics (23.53% proficient vs. 26.23% state average) and Science (29.41% proficient vs. 25.25% state average).
Despite the school's mixed academic performance, it benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 to 1 and significantly higher per-student spending of $26,220, compared to the state average. Additionally, the school serves a population with moderate economic challenges, with 35.21% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While Arnold High School's statewide ranking has remained consistent in the middle third of Nebraska high schools, the data suggests opportunities for improvement, particularly in Mathematics and Science, to ensure all students receive a well-rounded and effective education.
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