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Sutherland High School

Summary:

Sutherland High School is a public high school in Sutherland, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 153 students. The school is part of the Sutherland Public Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sutherland High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 40.74% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.48%. The school's performance in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests has also been below the state average, with only 59% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 57.74%. Additionally, Sutherland High School has experienced higher rates of chronic absenteeism compared to the state average, with rates ranging from 12.7% to 21.5% in recent years.

Compared to the nearby schools of North Platte High School, Paxton High School, and Hershey High School, Sutherland High School generally underperforms in academic measures, such as standardized test scores and graduation rates. Hershey High School, in particular, stands out as a higher-performing school, with significantly better test scores and a higher school ranking compared to Sutherland High School. While Sutherland High School has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, these factors do not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for the school.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 401 Walnut
       Sutherland, NE  69165-0217

(308) 386-4656

District: Sutherland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
122nd of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,192 Help


Feeder schools for Sutherland High School:

Elementary:    Sutherland Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  153

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Hispanic:
7.2%
Asian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sutherland High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sutherland High School ranks worse than 72.6% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.05. (See more...)
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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.
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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.
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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 122nd of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Sutherland High School in the ranking list.)

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Sutherland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sutherland Public Schools 140th of 182 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.68 103rd 226 54.4%
2007 57.13 113th 227 50.2%
2008 38.94 196th 245 20.0%
2009 62.13 85th 243 65.0%
2010 58.36 103rd 254 59.4%
2011 37.51 178th 246 27.6%
2012 37.40 185th 255 27.5%
2013 34.28 189th 248 23.8%
2014 37.00 186th 252 26.2%
2015 51.72 129th 256 49.6%
2016 61.63 91st 255 64.3%
2017 41.85 146th 236 38.1%
2018 52.23 110th 225 51.1%
2019 25.78 197th 247 20.2%
2021 43.33 133rd 223 40.4%
2022 17.47 224th 249 10.0%
2023 55.61 113th 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 115th 147 21.8%
2019 29.47 126th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.01 122nd 203 39.9%
2019 20.51 196th 222 11.7%
2021 49.49 101st 204 50.5%
2022 14.34 219th 234 6.4%
2023 40.11 135th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.78 224th 249 10.0%
2007 40.30 184th 247 25.5%
2008 50.53 160th 252 36.5%
2009 49.80 145th 251 42.2%
2010 43.18 178th 249 28.5%
2011 16.89 223rd 252 11.5%
2012 63.98 84th 245 65.7%
2013 69.87 59th 247 76.1%
2014 31.08 189th 247 23.5%
2015 40.44 169th 242 30.2%
2016 55.81 120th 246 51.2%
2017 26.26 165th 219 24.7%
2018 36.76 142nd 219 35.2%
2019 39.81 131st 217 39.6%
2021 48.20 108th 209 48.3%
2022 44.43 118th 202 41.6%
2023 25.81 163rd 215 24.2%
2024 30.05 122nd 168 27.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.20 30th 138 78.3%
2022 39.64 83rd 132 37.1%
2023 33.58 92nd 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 103rd 138 25.4%
2021 34.62 85th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.02 162nd 205 21.0%
2019 30.89 153rd 207 26.1%
2021 33.58 138th 200 31.0%
2022 40.27 120th 196 38.8%
2023 16.13 179th 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.

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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 197th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 113th of 238 Middle schools
 32.3%
Ranks 131st of 217 High schoolsRanks 163rd 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)4062
 22%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland Public Schools)4062
 22%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland High School)3735
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland Public Schools)3735
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4845
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland High School)3971
 32%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland Public Schools)3971
 32%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland High School)2958
 29%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland Public Schools)2958
 29%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland High School)4526.9
 18.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Sutherland Public Schools)4526.9
 18.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland High School)2519.2
 5.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Sutherland Public Schools)2519.2
 5.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Sutherland High School)2523.1
 1.9%
   11th Grade Science (Sutherland Public Schools)2523.1
 1.9%
   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 Students162153
 5.6%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic811
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White151137
 9.3%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29%28.8%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sutherland High School

Sutherland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sutherland Elementary School

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

Sutherland High School ranks 122nd of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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


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