Is Sutherland High School a good school?

Sutherland High School ranks in the bottom 24.2% of Nebraska high schools.

How many students attend Sutherland High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 153 students attended Sutherland High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sutherland High School?

Students at Sutherland High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Sutherland High School?

Sutherland High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Sutherland Elementary School

Sutherland High School

Summary:

Sutherland High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Sutherland, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 153 students. The school is part of the North Platte Public Schools district, which is ranked 120 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sutherland High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.54%) compared to the nearby schools, such as North Platte High School, Paxton High School, and Hershey High School, which have more diverse student populations. The school's test scores, particularly in ACT English Language Arts, ACT Mathematics, and ACT Science, are consistently lower than the state averages. Additionally, Sutherland High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.31% to 28.76% over the past few years.

Despite these challenges, Sutherland High School has a higher per-student spending compared to the nearby schools, with a range of $18,331 to $22,192 per student over the past few years. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.5 to 12.6 over the past few years, suggesting a potentially more personalized learning environment for students. However, the school's statewide ranking has been declining, from a high of 59th out of 247 Nebraska high schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 163rd out of 215 in 2022-2023, indicating that its performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 7-12

401 Walnut
Sutherland, NE 69165-0217

(308) 386-4656

District: Sutherland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
163^rd of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,192

Feeder schools for Sutherland High School:

Elementary:

Sutherland Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 153

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Asian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sutherland High School ranks better than 52.6% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.61. (See more...)

Compare Details Sutherland High School ranks worse than 75.8% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.81. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), Hispanic (7.2%), American Indian (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sutherland High School is 9.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sutherland High School is $22,192.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sutherland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sutherland High School 111^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Sutherland High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Sutherland High School 163^rd of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Sutherland High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

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Sutherland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sutherland Public Schools 120^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sutherland High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sutherland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	56.68	103^rd	226	54.4%
2007	57.13	113^th	227	50.2%
2008	38.94	196^th	245	20.0%
2009	62.13	85^th	243	65.0%
2010	58.36	103^rd	254	59.4%
2011	37.51	178^th	246	27.6%
2012	37.40	185^th	255	27.5%
2013	34.28	189^th	248	23.8%
2014	37.00	186^th	252	26.2%
2015	51.72	129^th	256	49.6%
2016	61.63	91^st	255	64.3%
2017	41.85	146^th	236	38.1%
2018	52.23	110^th	225	51.1%
2019	25.78	197^th	247	20.2%
2021	43.33	133^rd	223	40.4%
2022	17.47	224^th	249	10.0%
2023	55.61	113^th	238	52.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sutherland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.51	115^th	147	21.8%
2019	29.47	126^th	156	19.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Sutherland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	43.01	122^nd	203	39.9%
2019	20.51	196^th	222	11.7%
2021	49.49	101^st	204	50.5%
2022	14.34	219^th	234	6.4%
2023	40.11	135^th	217	37.8%

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

Rank History for Sutherland High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Sutherland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	26.78	224^th	249	10.0%
2007	40.30	184^th	247	25.5%
2008	50.53	160^th	252	36.5%
2009	49.80	145^th	251	42.2%
2010	43.18	178^th	249	28.5%
2011	16.89	223^rd	252	11.5%
2012	63.98	84^th	245	65.7%
2013	69.87	59^th	247	76.1%
2014	31.08	189^th	247	23.5%
2015	40.44	169^th	242	30.2%
2016	55.81	120^th	246	51.2%
2017	26.26	165^th	219	24.7%
2018	36.76	142^nd	219	35.2%
2019	39.81	131^st	217	39.6%
2021	48.20	108^th	209	48.3%
2022	44.43	118^th	202	41.6%
2023	25.81	163^rd	215	24.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Sutherland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	73.20	30^th	138	78.3%
2022	39.64	83^rd	132	37.1%
2023	33.58	92^nd	136	32.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Sutherland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.71	103^rd	138	25.4%
2021	34.62	85^th	130	34.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Sutherland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	25.02	162^nd	205	21.0%
2019	30.89	153^rd	207	26.1%
2021	33.58	138^th	200	31.0%
2022	40.27	120^th	196	38.8%
2023	16.13	179^th	206	13.1%

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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 Sutherland High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	121	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	126
1989	124	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
1990	129	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1991	145	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
1992	160	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
1993	161	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1994	172	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
1995	185	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
1996	185	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
1997	173	0	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
1998	171	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
1999	175	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	2	184
2000	177	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2001	179	1	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2002	180	0	0	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	195
2003	180	0	0	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	195
2004	174	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
2005	185	0	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	201
2006	177	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2007	166	0	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
2008	170	0	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	185
2009	163	0	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
2010	149	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2011	139	1	0	8	0	0	0	0	148
2012	137	1	0	16	0	0	0	0	154
2013	144	1	0	15	0	0	0	0	160
2014	147	1	1	13	1	0	2	0	165
2015	139	1	0	8	1	0	2	0	151
2016	145	1	0	8	1	0	2	0	157
2017	153	0	0	9	0	0	3	0	165
2018	152	0	1	8	0	0	4	0	165
2019	151	0	1	8	0	0	2	0	162
2020	149	0	2	9	0	0	1	0	161
2021	148	0	2	10	1	0	1	0	162
2022	164	0	2	13	2	0	2	0	183
2023	137	0	2	11	2	0	1	0	153

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 Sutherland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	126	12.3	10.2	12.7
1989	131	12.2	10.7	15.3
1990	136	11.7	11.6	11
1991	153	12.5	12.2	17
1992	169	13.8	12.2	16.6
1993	168	14.1	11.9	16.1
1994	179	14.1	12.7	15.6
1995	190	13.6	14.0	11.6
1996	190	13.6	14.0	11.6
1997	183	13.6	13.5	10.4
1998	185	13.6	13.6	12.4
1999	184	14.1	13.0	22.5
2000	187	14.1	13.3	30.5
2001	195	14.4	13.5	31.8
2002	195	14.8	13.2	34.9
2003	195	14.8	13.2	34.9
2004	188	15.1	12.5	30.3
2005	201	15.5	13.0	29.9
2006	191	16.2	11.8	23
2007	182	16.3	11.2	25.3
2008	185	16.7	11.1	24.9
2009	176	15.7	11.2	18.8
2010	161	15.9	10.1	23
2011	148	13.7	10.7	31.8
2012	154	14.0	10.9	32.5
2013	160	13.7	11.6	31.3
2014	165	14.6	11.2	32.7
2015	151	14.0	10.7	24.5
2016	157	14.0	11.2	26.1
2017	165	14.3	11.5	24.2
2018	165	14.3	11.5	24.8
2019	162	14.3	11.3	29
2020	161	14.3	11.2	32.3
2021	162	15.0	10.8	28.4
2022	183	14.5	12.6	21.3
2023	153	16.0	9.5	28.8

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 Sutherland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	126	12.3	10.2	12.7
1989	131	12.2	10.7	15.3
1990	136	11.7	11.6	11
1991	153	12.5	12.2	17
1992	169	13.8	12.2	16.6
1993	168	14.1	11.9	16.1
1994	179	14.1	12.7	15.6
1995	190	13.6	14.0	11.6
1996	190	13.6	14.0	11.6
1997	183	13.6	13.5	10.4
1998	185	13.6	13.6	12.4
1999	184	14.1	13.0	22.5
2000	187	14.1	13.3	30.5
2001	195	14.4	13.5	31.8
2002	195	14.8	13.2	34.9
2003	195	14.8	13.2	34.9
2004	188	15.1	12.5	30.3
2005	201	15.5	13.0	29.9
2006	191	16.2	11.8	23
2007	182	16.3	11.2	25.3
2008	185	16.7	11.1	24.9
2009	176	15.7	11.2	18.8
2010	161	15.9	10.1	23
2011	148	13.7	10.7	31.8
2012	154	14.0	10.9	32.5
2013	160	13.7	11.6	31.3
2014	165	14.6	11.2	32.7
2015	151	14.0	10.7	24.5
2016	157	14.0	11.2	26.1
2017	165	14.3	11.5	24.2
2018	165	14.3	11.5	24.8
2019	162	14.3	11.3	29
2020	161	14.3	11.2	32.3
2021	162	15.0	10.8	28.4
2022	183	14.5	12.6	21.3
2023	153	16.0	9.5	28.8

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 Sutherland High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$126 (0.7%)	$14,780 (82.1%)	$18,000
2020	$378 (1.9%)	$16,022 (81.6%)	$19,642
2021	$551 (2.9%)	$15,133 (80.5%)	$18,790
2022	$407 (2.2%)	$14,859 (81.1%)	$18,331
2023	$388 (1.7%)	$18,126 (81.7%)	$22,192

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sutherland High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 197^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 113^th of 238 Middle schools	32.3%
Ranks 131^st of 217 High schools	Ranks 163^rd of 215 High schools	15.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland High School)	40	62	22%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland Public Schools)	40	62	22%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland High School)	37	35	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland Public Schools)	37	35	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	45	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland High School)	39	71	32%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland Public Schools)	39	71	32%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland High School)	29	58	29%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland Public Schools)	29	58	29%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland High School)	45	26.9	18.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland Public Schools)	45	26.9	18.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland High School)	25	19.2	5.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland Public Schools)	25	19.2	5.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Sutherland High School)	25	23.1	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Sutherland Public Schools)	25	23.1	1.9%
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	162	153	5.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	8	11	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	151	137	9.3%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29%	28.8%	0.3%

Schools Near Sutherland High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)		NSCAS Mathematics (2023)		NSCAS Science (2023)	ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sutherland High School	Public	7-12	401 Walnut	Sutherland	69165	Lincoln County	Sutherland Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 386-4656	153	16	9.5	28.8%	137 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.2%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	25.8	163^rd of 215 public high schools	24.2%		44.4	118^th of 202 public high schools	41.6%	45	62.0	71.0		58.0		26.9	19.2	23.1	$22,192	$388	$18,126
Hershey High School	Public	7-12	301 S Lincoln	Hershey	69143	Lincoln County	Hershey Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 368-5573	254	20	12.6	28.7%	230 (90.6%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	42	124^th of 215 public high schools	42.3%		57.5	82^nd of 202 public high schools	59.4%	42	55.0	67.0	79.0	78.0	65.0	35.7	23.8	28.6	$16,710	$572	$14,195
Paxton High School	Public	7-12	308 N Elm	Paxton	69155	Keith County	Paxton Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 239-4283	97	11	9.1	38.1%	83 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.1	206^th of 215 public high schools	4.2%					(n/a)	67.0	68.0	72.0	47.0	68.0	12.5		12.5	$24,942	$739	$20,306
North Platte High School	Public	9-12	1220 West 2nd	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 535-7105	1,212	73	16.6	42.1%	938 (77.4%)	18 (1.5%)	201 (16.6%)	12 (1.0%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (2.9%)	9.1	202^nd of 215 public high schools	6.0%		13	181^st of 202 public high schools	10.4%	21						14.0	12.2	13.6	$16,257	$916	$12,343

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