Is High School At Brainard a good school?

High School At Brainard ranks 80 th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend High School At Brainard?

In the 2023-24 school year, 139 students attended High School At Brainard.

What is the racial makeup of High School At Brainard?

Students at High School At Brainard are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into High School At Brainard?

High School At Brainard is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Elementary School At Brainard Elementary : Elementary School At Dwight

High School At Brainard

Summary:

High School At Brainard is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Brainard, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 129 students. It is part of the East Butler Public Schools district, which is ranked 64 out of 182 districts in the state.

The school has had a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 38th out of 215 Nebraska high schools in 2022-2023 to 170th out of 202 in 2021-2022. Its current ranking for 2023-2024 is 80th out of 168 high schools. While the school has shown strengths in certain subject areas, such as 65.38% proficiency in ACT Math, it has also struggled in others, with 38.46% proficiency in ACT English Language Arts and 61.54% in ACT Science, all below the state averages. However, the school's 7th and 8th-grade students have performed better on the NSCAS assessments, with 60.61% proficiency in NSCAS English Language Arts and 67% and 74% proficiency in NSCAS Math for 7th and 8th grades, respectively.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Malcolm Junior/Senior High School, Wahoo High School, and Seward High School, which have consistently higher statewide rankings and better student performance, High School At Brainard has room for improvement. However, it outperforms Schuyler Central High School, which is ranked much lower. The school's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio suggest that the district is investing resources, but the academic results do not yet fully reflect this investment. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue could be a key focus area for the school to improve student engagement and academic achievement.

Detail:

Public 7-12

212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626-0036

(402) 545-2081

District: East Butler Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
80^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,586

Feeder schools for High School At Brainard:

Elementary:	Elementary School At Brainard
	Elementary School At Dwight

Student/teacher ratio: 7.9

Number of students: 139

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.4%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details High School At Brainard ranks better than 65.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.64. (See more...)

Compare Details High School At Brainard ranks better than 52.4% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.98. (See more...)

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

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.4%), two or more races (2.9%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at High School At Brainard is 7.9. (See more...)

Compare High School At Brainard employs 17.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at High School At Brainard is $27,586.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

High School At Brainard:

SchoolDigger ranks High School At Brainard 69^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See High School At Brainard in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks High School At Brainard 80^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See High School At Brainard in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

East Butler Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks East Butler Public Schools 64^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for High School At Brainard

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Rank History for all middle school students at High School At Brainard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	52.28	122^nd	226	46.0%
2007	58.58	106^th	227	53.3%
2008	37.77	204^th	245	16.7%
2009	31.95	218^th	243	10.3%
2010	35.81	200^th	254	21.3%
2011	53.20	120^th	246	51.2%
2012	51.11	131^st	255	48.6%
2013	45.54	149^th	248	39.9%
2014	54.86	112^th	252	55.6%
2015	47.04	152^nd	256	40.6%
2016	35.19	182^nd	255	28.6%
2017	36.24	165^th	236	30.1%
2018	27.94	185^th	225	17.8%
2019	56.61	103^rd	247	58.3%
2021	24.87	185^th	223	17.0%
2022	41.48	154^th	249	38.2%
2024	64.64	69^th	200	65.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at High School At Brainard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.72	70^th	156	55.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at High School At Brainard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	21.23	183^rd	203	9.9%
2019	49.63	107^th	222	51.8%
2021	15.45	192^nd	204	5.9%
2022	35.73	160^th	234	31.6%
2024	65.92	48^th	141	66.0%

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

Rank History for High School At Brainard

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Rank History for all high school students at High School At Brainard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	69.43	62^nd	249	75.1%
2007	42.02	179^th	247	27.5%
2008	17.85	241^st	252	4.4%
2009	32.28	209^th	251	16.7%
2010	59.86	100^th	249	59.8%
2011	50.30	142^nd	252	43.7%
2012	48.52	143^rd	245	41.6%
2013	55.86	107^th	247	56.7%
2014	63.16	97^th	247	60.7%
2015	43.61	156^th	242	35.5%
2016	57.99	113^th	246	54.1%
2017	69.76	60^th	219	72.6%
2018	63.27	78^th	219	64.4%
2019	64.44	70^th	217	67.7%
2021	57.82	86^th	209	58.9%
2022	19.33	170^th	202	15.8%
2023	76.44	38^th	215	82.3%
2024	53.98	80^th	168	52.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at High School At Brainard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	72.38	44^th	144	69.4%
2019	72.46	36^th	142	74.6%
2022	27.65	95^th	132	28.0%
2023	94.62	7^th	136	94.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at High School At Brainard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	55.76	91^st	205	55.6%
2019	55.40	87^th	207	58.0%
2021	49.79	96^th	200	52.0%
2022	14.90	173^rd	196	11.7%
2023	68.33	56^th	206	72.8%
2024	47.22	70^th	125	44.0%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska 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: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for High School At Brainard

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	144	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1989	145	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1990	143	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1991	124	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	125
1992	135	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
1993	141	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1994	144	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1995	162	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1996	162	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1997	185	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
1998	181	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
1999	188	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	190
2000	186	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2001	189	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	190
2002	187	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2003	187	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2004	186	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
2005	194	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
2006	185	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2007	171	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	173
2008	177	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	179
2009	140	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
2010	143	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	144
2011	169	0	0	0	0	1	0	170
2012	169	0	0	0	0	0	0	169
2013	174	0	0	0	0	2	0	176
2014	162	0	0	1	0	1	0	164
2015	161	0	0	1	0	0	0	162
2016	145	0	0	0	0	0	0	145
2017	141	0	0	1	0	0	0	142
2018	144	0	0	3	0	0	0	147
2019	135	0	0	2	0	0	0	137
2020	130	0	0	2	0	2	0	134
2021	125	0	0	2	0	0	0	127
2022	116	1	0	2	0	1	0	120
2023	126	0	0	2	0	1	0	129
2024	134	0	0	1	0	4	0	139

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at High School At Brainard

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	145	13.8	10.5	10.3
1989	146	13.7	10.6	10.3
1990	144	14.1	10.2	13.2
1991	125	13.7	9.1	15.2
1992	137	13.5	10.1	16.1
1993	145	13.5	10.7	15.9
1994	146	13.7	10.7	13.7
1995	165	13.8	12.0	10.3
1996	165	13.8	12.0	10.3
1997	188	13.7	13.7	10.1
1998	182	13.8	13.2	11.5
1999	190	13.6	14.0	23.3
2000	187	13.6	13.8	26.2
2001	190	13.6	14.0	21.1
2002	187	15.1	12.4	24.1
2003	187	15.1	12.4	24.1
2004	186	14.8	12.6	23.1
2005	194	14.7	13.2	23.7
2006	185	14.7	12.6	10.8
2007	173	14.7	11.8	19.7
2008	179	14.8	12.1	15.1
2009	140	14.8	9.5	20.7
2010	144	14.8	9.6	20.8
2011	170	16.0	10.5	20
2012	169	16.1	10.4	17.2
2013	176	15.8	11.1	23.9
2014	164	16.1	10.1	23.2
2015	162	16.0	10.1	19.8
2016	145	16.0	9.0	22.8
2017	142	16.1	8.8	22.5
2018	147	16.1	9.1	25.9
2019	137	16.1	8.5	23.4
2020	134	17.1	7.8	25.4
2021	127	17.1	7.4	26.8
2022	120	17.4	6.8	19.2
2023	129	17.4	7.4	16.3
2024	139	17.5	7.9	7.9

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 High School At Brainard

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	145	13.8	10.5	10.3
1989	146	13.7	10.6	10.3
1990	144	14.1	10.2	13.2
1991	125	13.7	9.1	15.2
1992	137	13.5	10.1	16.1
1993	145	13.5	10.7	15.9
1994	146	13.7	10.7	13.7
1995	165	13.8	12.0	10.3
1996	165	13.8	12.0	10.3
1997	188	13.7	13.7	10.1
1998	182	13.8	13.2	11.5
1999	190	13.6	14.0	23.3
2000	187	13.6	13.8	26.2
2001	190	13.6	14.0	21.1
2002	187	15.1	12.4	24.1
2003	187	15.1	12.4	24.1
2004	186	14.8	12.6	23.1
2005	194	14.7	13.2	23.7
2006	185	14.7	12.6	10.8
2007	173	14.7	11.8	19.7
2008	179	14.8	12.1	15.1
2009	140	14.8	9.5	20.7
2010	144	14.8	9.6	20.8
2011	170	16.0	10.5	20
2012	169	16.1	10.4	17.2
2013	176	15.8	11.1	23.9
2014	164	16.1	10.1	23.2
2015	162	16.0	10.1	19.8
2016	145	16.0	9.0	22.8
2017	142	16.1	8.8	22.5
2018	147	16.1	9.1	25.9
2019	137	16.1	8.5	23.4
2020	134	17.1	7.8	25.4
2021	127	17.1	7.4	26.8
2022	120	17.4	6.8	19.2
2023	129	17.4	7.4	16.3
2024	139	17.5	7.9	7.9

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 High School At Brainard

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$157 (1.6%)	$7,907 (82.4%)	$9,601
2020	$249 (1.6%)	$11,340 (74.0%)	$15,321
2021	$241 (0.9%)	$24,486 (90.2%)	$27,144
2022	$173 (0.6%)	$26,080 (90.5%)	$28,808
2023	$596 (2.2%)	$24,638 (89.3%)	$27,586

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on High School At Brainard

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 103^rd of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 154^th of 249 Middle schools	20.1%
Ranks 70^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 38^th of 215 High schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (High School At Brainard)	67	56	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Butler Public Schools)	67	56	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	42	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (High School At Brainard)	56	85	29%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Butler Public Schools)	56	85	29%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (High School At Brainard)	42	45	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Butler Public Schools)	42	45	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	46	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (High School At Brainard)	46	30	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Butler Public Schools)	46	30	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (High School At Brainard)	69	60	9%
8th Grade Science (East Butler Public Schools)	69	60	9%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	63	1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (High School At Brainard)	50	44.4	5.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (East Butler Public Schools)	50	44.4	5.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (High School At Brainard)	37.5	44.4	6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (East Butler Public Schools)	37.5	44.4	6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (High School At Brainard)	33.3	38.9	5.6%
11th Grade Science (East Butler Public Schools)	33.3	38.9	5.6%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	137	129	5.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	135	126	6.7%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.4%	16.3%	7.1%

Schools Near High School At Brainard

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
High School At Brainard	Public	7-12	212 S Madison	Brainard	68626	Butler County	East Butler Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 545-2081	139	18	7.9	7.9%	134 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	54	80^th of 168 public high schools	52.4%		76.4	38^th of 215 public high schools	82.3%	42	$27,586	$596	$24,638
David City Secondary School	Public	7-12	750 D St	David City	68632	Butler County	David City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 367-3187	316	27	11.9	46.2%	258 (81.6%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	65.4	65^th of 168 public high schools	61.3%		45.1	116^th of 215 public high schools	46.0%	51	$22,187	$930	$17,579
Secondary School At Raymond	Public	7-12	1800 W Agnew Rd	Raymond	68428	Lancaster County	Raymond Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 785-2685	363	26	13.8	19.8%	327 (90.1%)	7 (1.9%)	10 (2.8%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	39.4	110^th of 168 public high schools	34.5%		29.9	150^th of 215 public high schools	30.2%	40	$17,486	$122	$14,538
Schuyler Central High School	Public	9-12	401 Adam St	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 352-2421	648	40	16.0	63.6%	73 (11.3%)	18 (2.8%)	553 (85.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.6	162^nd of 168 public high schools	3.6%		5.9	209^th of 215 public high schools	2.8%	47	$14,025	$1,235	$10,881
Seward High School	Public	9-12	532 Northern Heights	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 643-2988	495	39	12.6	18.4%	457 (92.3%)	3 (0.6%)	21 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	79.7	24^th of 168 public high schools	85.7%		68.8	64^th of 215 public high schools	70.2%	40	$17,889	$161	$14,455
Wahoo High School	Public	9-12	2201 N Locust	Wahoo	68066	Saunders County	Wahoo Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 443-4332	326	25	13.2	25.8%	288 (88.3%)	4 (1.2%)	24 (7.4%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	79.2	27^th of 168 public high schools	83.9%		89	16^th of 215 public high schools	92.6%	11	$18,427	$403	$12,885
Malcolm Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	10002 N W 112th St	Malcolm	68402	Lancaster County	Malcolm Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 796-2151	305	20	15.6	16.4%	290 (95.1%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	74	42^nd of 168 public high schools	75.0%		81	33^rd of 215 public high schools	84.7%	9	$14,123	$350	$11,831

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