Nemaha Central High School

Summary:

Nemaha Central High School is a public high school located in Seneca, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 221 students. The school is part of the Nemaha Central District, which is ranked 9th out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Nemaha Central High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for all grades were significantly higher than the state averages. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing within the top 50 high schools in Kansas for the past several years, and ranking 7th out of 318 Kansas high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Nemaha Central High School has also demonstrated exceptional performance among specific student subgroups, with the school's female students and white students consistently ranking within the top 50 high schools in Kansas, and the school's low socioeconomic status students ranking 4th out of 249 Kansas high schools.

Compared to the nearby schools of Sabetha High School, Axtell High, and Centralia High, Nemaha Central High School generally outperforms these schools in academic proficiency, statewide ranking, and student-teacher ratio. This suggests that Nemaha Central High School may be a more desirable option for families in the region seeking a high-performing educational institution. The school has also demonstrated a consistent trend of improvement over the years, with its statewide ranking steadily climbing, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538

(785) 336-3557

District: Nemaha Central

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,264

Feeder schools for Nemaha Central High School:

Elementary:

Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 224

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nemaha Central High School ranks better than 97.8% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nemaha Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nemaha Central High School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Nemaha Central High School employs 19.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nemaha Central High School is $13,264.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nemaha Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nemaha Central High School 7^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Nemaha Central High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Nemaha Central:

SchoolDigger ranks Nemaha Central 9^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nemaha Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Nemaha Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2012	67.85	98^th	317	69.1%
2013	69.29	95^th	323	70.6%
2015	76.10	51^st	326	84.4%
2016	98.11	5^th	313	98.4%
2017	88.29	34^th	316	89.2%
2018	74.58	56^th	314	82.2%
2019	65.74	87^th	325	73.2%
2021	76.70	45^th	320	85.9%
2022	81.04	42^nd	324	87.0%
2023	85.06	22^nd	327	93.3%
2024	95.79	7^th	318	97.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nemaha Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.31	4^th	249	98.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Nemaha Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	70.77	56^th	248	77.4%
2019	79.48	34^th	249	86.3%
2021	86.08	19^th	250	92.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Nemaha Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	73.34	53^rd	248	78.6%
2019	41.86	155^th	252	38.5%
2021	58.65	92^nd	258	64.3%

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Rank History for White students at Nemaha Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	70.59	58^th	296	80.4%
2019	56.63	117^th	306	61.8%
2021	75.31	46^th	302	84.8%
2022	79.38	39^th	307	87.3%
2023	81.34	37^th	309	88.0%
2024	92.42	11^th	295	96.3%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Nemaha Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	168	0	0	1	0	3	172
2013	191	0	0	8	0	3	202
2014	186	0	0	8	0	2	196
2015	240	0	1	9	0	2	252
2016	233	0	0	14	0	1	248
2017	219	0	0	10	0	2	231
2018	207	1	1	7	0	1	217
2019	185	2	0	13	0	3	203
2020	197	3	1	8	0	3	212
2021	199	2	1	7	0	2	211
2022	205	0	1	9	2	2	219
2023	205	0	1	11	2	2	221
2024	212	0	0	9	1	2	224

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nemaha Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	172	19.2	8.9	18.6
2013	202	17.1	11.8	20.3
2014	196	18.9	10.3	18.4
2015	252	21.0	12.0	21.4
2016	248	22.0	11.2	20.6
2017	231	20.3	11.3	20.3
2018	217	20.3	10.6	18
2019	203	21.3	9.5	22.2
2020	212	21.8	9.7	14.2
2021	211	22.7	9.2	17.5
2022	219	21.5	10.1	15.5
2023	221	22.3	9.9	16.3
2024	224	19.4	11.5	16.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nemaha Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	172	19.2	8.9	18.6
2013	202	17.1	11.8	20.3
2014	196	18.9	10.3	18.4
2015	252	21.0	12.0	21.4
2016	248	22.0	11.2	20.6
2017	231	20.3	11.3	20.3
2018	217	20.3	10.6	18
2019	203	21.3	9.5	22.2
2020	212	21.8	9.7	14.2
2021	211	22.7	9.2	17.5
2022	219	21.5	10.1	15.5
2023	221	22.3	9.9	16.3
2024	224	19.4	11.5	16.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nemaha Central High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$499 (3.8%)	$12,765 (96.2%)	$13,264

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nemaha Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 87^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 22^nd of 327 High schools	20%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Nemaha Central High School)	29.8	36	6.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Nemaha Central)	29.8	36	6.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Nemaha Central High School)	36.2	30.6	5.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Nemaha Central)	36.2	30.6	5.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Nemaha Central High School)	33.3	50	16.7%
11th Grade Science (Nemaha Central)	33.3	50	16.7%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	203	221	8.9%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	13	11	15.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	185	205	10.8%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.2%	16.3%	5.9%

Schools Near Nemaha Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nemaha Central High School	Public	9-12	214 N. 11th	Seneca	66538	Nemaha County	Nemaha Central	No	No	No	No	(785) 336-3557	224	19	11.5	16.1%	212 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	95.8	7^th of 318 public high schools	97.8%		85.1	22^nd of 327 public high schools	93.3%	15			44.2	44.2			49.0	49.0		51.0	51.0	$13,264	$499	$12,765
Centralia High	Public	7-12	507 John Riggins Ave	Centralia	66415	Nemaha County	Vermillion	No	No	No	No	(785) 857-3324	135	14	10.0	31.1%	125 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	36.5	217^th of 318 public high schools	31.8%		52.1	149^th of 327 public high schools	54.4%	68	66.7	42.9	26.9	44.9	54.2	23.3	15.4	30.0	13.3	22.2	16.7	$11,727	$520	$11,207
Axtell High	Public	9-12	504 Pine Street	Axtell	66403	Marshall County	Prairie Hills	No	No	No	No	(785) 736-2237	47	5	8.8	34.0%	45 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.9	5^th of 318 public high schools	98.4%		97.7	4^th of 327 public high schools	98.8%	1			53.8	53.8			46.1	46.1		45.5	45.5	$11,943	$319	$11,624
Sabetha High School	Public	9-12	1011 Bluejay Blvd	Sabetha	66534	Nemaha County	Prairie Hills	No	No	No	No	(785) 284-2155	220	21	10.5	26.4%	205 (93.2%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	82.3	38^th of 318 public high schools	88.1%		88.9	16^th of 327 public high schools	95.1%	22			40.0	40.0			32.0	32.0		39.3	39.3	$10,078	$319	$9,759

Frequently Asked Questions about Nemaha Central High School

What schools feed into Nemaha Central High School?

Nemaha Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School

Is Nemaha Central High School a good school?

Yes! Nemaha Central High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 318 Kansas high schools.

How many students attend Nemaha Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 224 students attended Nemaha Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Nemaha Central High School?

Students at Nemaha Central High School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Nemaha Central High School in?

Nemaha Central

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