Ravenna Public Schools

The Ravenna Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: Ravenna Elementary School and Ravenna Senior High. While both schools have seen a decline in their statewide rankings in recent years, they each exhibit notable strengths and areas for improvement.

Ravenna Elementary School stands out for its consistently high performance on state assessments, with students scoring well above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% and a higher spending per student of $19,945, suggesting a focus on resources and support for its students. However, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 83rd out of 457 Nebraska elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 188th out of 428 in 2023-2024, indicating a need for the district to re-evaluate its strategies.

At the high school level, Ravenna Senior High boasts strong performance on ACT assessments, with 11th-grade students scoring significantly above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has an impressive 88.1% four-year graduation rate, outpacing the state average. However, the school's statewide ranking has also declined, dropping from 60th out of 215 Nebraska high schools in 2022-2023 to 78th out of 168 in 2023-2024. Additionally, both Ravenna Elementary School and Ravenna Senior High have a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%, which is on the higher side compared to state averages, and the district may need to address this issue to improve overall student engagement and academic outcomes.