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Broken Bow High School

Summary:

Broken Bow High School is a public high school serving 247 students in grades 9-12 in Broken Bow, Nebraska, which is part of the Broken Bow Public Schools district. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 49th out of 219 Nebraska high schools in 2017-2018 to 116th out of 168 in the most recent school year, with a 2-star rating. While the school has maintained relatively high graduation rates, it has experienced challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has ranged from 15.9% to 24.1% in recent years.

One notable strength of Broken Bow High School is its exceptional performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top third of Nebraska high schools in recent years. This suggests the school may have effective strategies in place to support and engage these students. However, the school's overall academic performance has been inconsistent, with some subjects falling below the state average, indicating room for improvement in certain areas.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Callaway High School, Ansley High School, and Anselmo-Merna High School, which are also part of the Callaway Public Schools, Ansley Public Schools, and Anselmo-Merna Public Schools districts, respectively, Broken Bow High School's performance profile presents both strengths and areas for improvement. By addressing the challenges and building on its strengths, the school has the potential to enhance its overall academic outcomes and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 323 N 7th Ave
       Broken Bow, NE  68822-1718

(308) 872-2475

District: Broken Bow Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,908 Help


Feeder schools for Broken Bow High School:

Elementary:    North Park Elementary School
Middle:    Broken Bow Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  238

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.4%
Hispanic:
8.4%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Broken Bow High School ranks worse than 69% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.38. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Broken Bow High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Broken Bow High School is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Broken Bow High School employs 16.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Broken Bow High School is $16,908.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Broken Bow High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Broken Bow High School 116th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Broken Bow High School in the ranking list.)

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Broken Bow Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Broken Bow Public Schools 106th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Broken Bow High School

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Rank History for all students at Broken Bow High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.97 197th 249 20.9%
2007 73.21 37th 247 85.0%
2008 53.95 140th 252 44.4%
2009 39.12 185th 251 26.3%
2010 50.80 146th 249 41.4%
2011 48.08 153rd 252 39.3%
2012 65.57 77th 245 68.6%
2013 63.07 81st 247 67.2%
2014 58.61 110th 247 55.5%
2015 46.99 141st 242 41.7%
2016 77.58 40th 246 83.7%
2017 33.06 148th 219 32.4%
2018 75.06 49th 219 77.6%
2019 31.63 151st 217 30.4%
2021 44.55 117th 209 44.0%
2022 52.89 96th 202 52.5%
2023 41.11 126th 215 41.4%
2024 34.38 116th 168 31.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Broken Bow High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.67 32nd 82 61.0%
2022 89.97 8th 74 89.2%
2023 62.32 29th 89 67.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Broken Bow High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.88 85th 144 41.0%
2019 14.45 127th 142 10.6%
2021 38.77 87th 138 37.0%
2022 49.26 64th 132 51.5%
2023 44.71 78th 136 42.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Broken Bow High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.73 13th 138 90.6%
2019 56.33 62nd 140 55.7%
2021 45.94 67th 130 48.5%
2022 47.52 66th 135 51.1%
2023 35.61 89th 135 34.1%
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Rank History for White students at Broken Bow High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.16 43rd 205 79.0%
2019 30.52 154th 207 25.6%
2021 39.48 122nd 200 39.0%
2022 48.61 99th 196 49.5%
2023 37.24 133rd 206 35.4%
2024 38.17 83rd 125 33.6%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Broken Bow High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 270 0 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 278
1989 276 0 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 284
1990 277 0 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 283
1991 278 0 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 284
1992 300 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 302
1993 297 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1994 311 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 313
1995 301 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1996 301 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1997 297 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1998 286 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1999 281 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 305 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2001 306 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2002 284 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2003 284 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2004 273 1 4 1 4 n/a n/a 0 283
2005 261 1 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 269
2006 288 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2007 277 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2008 261 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2009 255 1 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 262
2010 255 2 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 264
2011 229 2 0 11 4 0 5 0 251
2012 225 3 1 8 5 0 6 0 248
2013 231 5 1 9 2 0 3 0 251
2014 217 6 1 10 2 0 3 0 239
2015 211 4 1 11 3 0 3 0 233
2016 203 4 1 10 2 0 3 0 223
2017 186 5 2 7 2 1 5 0 208
2018 204 3 1 13 2 1 7 0 231
2019 209 2 1 10 1 1 4 0 228
2020 215 3 0 11 1 1 5 0 236
2021 245 3 0 11 2 0 6 0 267
2022 237 1 0 13 1 1 4 0 257
2023 220 3 0 16 0 1 7 0 247
2024 208 3 0 20 0 1 6 0 238

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 Broken Bow High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 278 19.4 14.3 19.1
1989 284 20.3 13.9 17.3
1990 283 19.9 14.2 13.4
1991 284 20.7 13.7 18.3
1992 302 20.7 14.5 16.9
1993 298 20.6 14.5 16.1
1994 313 21.2 14.8 18.8
1995 302 20.1 15.0 15.6
1996 302 20.1 15.0 15.6
1997 299 20.4 14.7 17.1
1998 288 20.7 13.9 14.2
1999 283 20.5 13.8 31.4
2000 307 20.5 15.0 25.1
2001 306 20.4 15.0 26.1
2002 288 20.3 14.2 25.3
2003 288 20.3 14.2 25.3
2004 283 19.0 14.9 30.7
2005 269 18.9 14.2 29.4
2006 291 20.9 13.9 32.3
2007 278 20.9 13.3 33.8
2008 265 20.2 13.1 29.8
2009 262 19.2 13.6 27.5
2010 264 19.0 13.8 29.2
2011 251 18.8 13.2 31.5
2012 248 19.1 12.9 34.7
2013 251 20.6 12.1 29.5
2014 239 19.9 11.9 41.4
2015 233 20.0 11.6 39.5
2016 223 21.0 10.6 35.4
2017 208 20.2 10.2 35.1
2018 231 20.0 11.5 37.2
2019 228 20.2 11.2 32.5
2020 236 18.5 12.7 38.6
2021 267 18.5 14.4 37.1
2022 257 16.8 15.2 28.8
2023 247 18.0 13.6 37.7
2024 238 16.9 14.0 37.8

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 Broken Bow High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 278 19.4 14.3 19.1
1989 284 20.3 13.9 17.3
1990 283 19.9 14.2 13.4
1991 284 20.7 13.7 18.3
1992 302 20.7 14.5 16.9
1993 298 20.6 14.5 16.1
1994 313 21.2 14.8 18.8
1995 302 20.1 15.0 15.6
1996 302 20.1 15.0 15.6
1997 299 20.4 14.7 17.1
1998 288 20.7 13.9 14.2
1999 283 20.5 13.8 31.4
2000 307 20.5 15.0 25.1
2001 306 20.4 15.0 26.1
2002 288 20.3 14.2 25.3
2003 288 20.3 14.2 25.3
2004 283 19.0 14.9 30.7
2005 269 18.9 14.2 29.4
2006 291 20.9 13.9 32.3
2007 278 20.9 13.3 33.8
2008 265 20.2 13.1 29.8
2009 262 19.2 13.6 27.5
2010 264 19.0 13.8 29.2
2011 251 18.8 13.2 31.5
2012 248 19.1 12.9 34.7
2013 251 20.6 12.1 29.5
2014 239 19.9 11.9 41.4
2015 233 20.0 11.6 39.5
2016 223 21.0 10.6 35.4
2017 208 20.2 10.2 35.1
2018 231 20.0 11.5 37.2
2019 228 20.2 11.2 32.5
2020 236 18.5 12.7 38.6
2021 267 18.5 14.4 37.1
2022 257 16.8 15.2 28.8
2023 247 18.0 13.6 37.7
2024 238 16.9 14.0 37.8

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 Broken Bow High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $53 (0.3%) $15,101 (81.4%) $18,541
2020 $198 (1.0%) $14,186 (73.6%) $19,267
2021 $95 (0.6%) $12,706 (80.2%) $15,845
2022 $1,009 (5.9%) $12,829 (75.4%) $17,005
2023 $538 (3.2%) $13,349 (79.0%) $16,908

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Broken Bow High School

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 151st of 217 High schoolsRanks 126th of 215 High schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Broken Bow High School)38.137.3
 0.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Broken Bow Public Schools)38.137.3
 0.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Broken Bow High School)23.826.9
 3.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Broken Bow Public Schools)23.826.9
 3.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Broken Bow High School)23.823.9
 0.1%
   11th Grade Science (Broken Bow Public Schools)23.823.9
 0.1%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students228247
 8.3%
African American23
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1016
 60%
Pacific Islander11
White209220
 5.3%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.5%37.7%
 5.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Broken Bow High School

Students at Broken Bow High School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 238 students attended Broken Bow High School.

Broken Bow High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Park Elementary School
Middle : Broken Bow Middle School

Broken Bow High School ranks 116th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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