Is Alma High School a good school?

Alma High School ranks 156 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Alma High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 167 students attended Alma High School.

What is the racial makeup of Alma High School?

Students at Alma High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Alma High School?

Alma High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Alma Elementary At Alma

Alma High School

Summary:

Alma High School is a public high school in Alma, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 167 students. The school is part of the Alma Public Schools district, which is ranked 144 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alma High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.81%) compared to the state average, with lower representation of minority students. Academically, the school's performance on standardized tests, including ACT and NSCAS, is generally below the state averages. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may impact student achievement. Despite higher spending per student compared to the state average, Alma High School's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating have declined over the years, from 51 out of 219 high schools in 2016-2017 to 156 out of 215 in 2022-2023, and from 4 stars to 1 star during the same period.

In comparison, the nearby Southern Valley Junior/Senior High School, located 15.11 miles away, has a higher statewide ranking and a better SchoolDigger star rating than Alma High School. Southern Valley Junior/Senior High also outperforms Alma High School in several academic measures, such as higher proficiency rates in ACT Mathematics, ACT Science, and NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics for 7th and 8th grades.

Detail:

Public 7-12

515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920-0170

(308) 928-2131

District: Alma Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
156^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,843

Feeder schools for Alma High School:

Elementary:

Alma Elementary At Alma

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 167

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Hispanic:

1.8%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alma High School ranks worse than 62.8% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.54. (See more...)

Compare Details Alma High School ranks worse than 72.6% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.77. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), Hispanic (1.8%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alma High School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Alma High School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alma High School is $20,843.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Alma High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alma High School 147^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Alma High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Alma High School 156^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Alma High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Alma Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alma Public Schools 144^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Alma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	68.97	57^th	226	74.8%
2007	39.46	166^th	227	26.9%
2008	55.28	133^rd	245	45.7%
2009	52.49	141^st	243	42.0%
2010	61.12	88^th	254	65.4%
2011	65.42	74^th	246	69.9%
2012	65.12	79^th	255	69.0%
2013	71.84	50^th	248	79.8%
2014	87.72	12^th	252	95.2%
2015	55.10	116^th	256	54.7%
2016	25.73	213^th	255	16.5%
2017	34.94	170^th	236	28.0%
2018	61.80	86^th	225	61.8%
2019	53.64	115^th	247	53.4%
2021	39.21	147^th	223	34.1%
2022	72.28	51^st	249	79.5%
2023	44.54	149^th	238	37.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	77.95	17^th	120	85.8%
2023	36.57	106^th	144	26.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Alma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	66.29	41^st	156	73.7%
2023	47.51	89^th	146	39.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Alma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	44.21	83^rd	141	41.1%
2019	48.98	85^th	153	44.4%
2022	67.73	47^th	160	70.6%
2023	30.97	120^th	156	23.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Alma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	55.00	89^th	203	56.2%
2019	45.62	118^th	222	46.8%
2021	44.12	118^th	204	42.2%
2022	73.52	41^st	234	82.5%
2023	36.07	151^st	217	30.4%

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

Rank History for Alma High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Alma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	32.21	210^th	249	15.7%
2007	63.15	84^th	247	66.0%
2008	64.56	83^rd	252	67.1%
2009	79.91	4^th	251	98.4%
2010	58.03	110^th	249	55.8%
2011	64.12	81^st	252	67.9%
2012	68.90	59^th	245	75.9%
2013	52.84	118^th	247	52.2%
2014	51.41	129^th	247	47.8%
2015	51.06	131^st	242	45.9%
2016	55.53	122^nd	246	50.4%
2017	74.30	51^st	219	76.7%
2018	54.18	100^th	219	54.3%
2019	16.33	189^th	217	12.9%
2021	46.49	111^th	209	46.9%
2022	44.41	119^th	202	41.1%
2023	27.77	156^th	215	27.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Alma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.80	65^th	144	54.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Alma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.79	70^th	138	49.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Alma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	41.63	124^th	205	39.5%
2019	10.76	192^nd	207	7.2%
2021	42.02	115^th	200	42.5%
2022	31.12	144^th	196	26.5%
2023	20.42	168^th	206	18.4%

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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 Alma High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1989	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1990	133	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
1991	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
1992	130	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
1993	155	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
1994	173	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
1995	198	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
1996	198	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
1997	207	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1998	203	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1999	197	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	200
2000	197	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2001	173	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	176
2002	177	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
2003	177	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
2004	160	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2005	169	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
2006	159	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2007	162	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2008	154	0	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	161
2009	150	0	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	156
2010	158	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
2011	142	0	3	3	0	0	0	0	148
2012	129	0	2	6	0	0	1	0	138
2013	120	0	2	5	0	0	1	0	128
2014	118	1	2	6	0	0	1	0	128
2015	105	2	1	7	1	2	1	0	119
2016	112	3	1	9	1	2	0	0	128
2017	124	0	1	10	1	0	0	0	136
2018	134	0	0	8	1	0	0	0	143
2019	156	0	1	6	1	0	0	0	164
2020	149	0	1	4	1	0	0	0	155
2021	144	0	1	5	0	0	1	0	151
2022	149	0	1	4	0	0	4	0	158
2023	160	1	1	3	0	0	2	0	167

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 Alma High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	144	15.5	9.2	13.2
1989	144	16.2	8.8	16
1990	134	14.5	9.2	14.9
1991	132	14.8	8.9	16.7
1992	130	14.8	8.7	12.3
1993	156	14.8	10.5	20.5
1994	173	14.8	11.7	17.3
1995	198	15.3	12.9	16.2
1996	198	15.3	12.9	16.2
1997	208	15.3	13.6	15.9
1998	204	15.3	13.3	18.1
1999	200	15.3	13.1	22.6
2000	200	14.3	14.0	26
2001	176	15.4	11.4	25
2002	180	15.3	11.8	30
2003	180	15.3	11.8	30
2004	162	14.5	11.2	36.4
2005	171	14.5	11.8	31.6
2006	162	15.0	10.8	37.7
2007	166	15.0	11.1	36.1
2008	161	15.8	10.2	36.6
2009	156	14.7	10.6	39.7
2010	160	14.8	10.7	43.8
2011	148	15.3	9.6	38.5
2012	138	14.8	9.2	37
2013	128	14.7	8.7	40.6
2014	128	15.1	8.4	39.8
2015	119	14.0	8.5	42
2016	128	14.0	9.1	43
2017	136	14.1	9.6	42.6
2018	143	15.1	9.4	35
2019	164	14.6	11.1	44.5
2020	155	14.6	10.5	44.5
2021	151	14.9	10.0	41.7
2022	158	14.9	10.5	34.2
2023	167	15.0	11.1	37.1

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 Alma High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	144	15.5	9.2	13.2
1989	144	16.2	8.8	16
1990	134	14.5	9.2	14.9
1991	132	14.8	8.9	16.7
1992	130	14.8	8.7	12.3
1993	156	14.8	10.5	20.5
1994	173	14.8	11.7	17.3
1995	198	15.3	12.9	16.2
1996	198	15.3	12.9	16.2
1997	208	15.3	13.6	15.9
1998	204	15.3	13.3	18.1
1999	200	15.3	13.1	22.6
2000	200	14.3	14.0	26
2001	176	15.4	11.4	25
2002	180	15.3	11.8	30
2003	180	15.3	11.8	30
2004	162	14.5	11.2	36.4
2005	171	14.5	11.8	31.6
2006	162	15.0	10.8	37.7
2007	166	15.0	11.1	36.1
2008	161	15.8	10.2	36.6
2009	156	14.7	10.6	39.7
2010	160	14.8	10.7	43.8
2011	148	15.3	9.6	38.5
2012	138	14.8	9.2	37
2013	128	14.7	8.7	40.6
2014	128	15.1	8.4	39.8
2015	119	14.0	8.5	42
2016	128	14.0	9.1	43
2017	136	14.1	9.6	42.6
2018	143	15.1	9.4	35
2019	164	14.6	11.1	44.5
2020	155	14.6	10.5	44.5
2021	151	14.9	10.0	41.7
2022	158	14.9	10.5	34.2
2023	167	15.0	11.1	37.1

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 Alma High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,339 (7.4%)	$14,587 (80.8%)	$18,060
2020	$771 (3.9%)	$16,695 (84.4%)	$19,783
2021	$872 (4.3%)	$16,741 (82.6%)	$20,279
2022	$584 (2.8%)	$17,459 (83.3%)	$20,968
2023	$1,140 (5.5%)	$16,911 (81.1%)	$20,843

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alma High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 115^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 149^th of 238 Middle schools	16%
Ranks 189^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 156^th of 215 High schools	14.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alma High School)	46	35	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Public Schools)	46	35	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alma High School)	65	90	25%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alma Public Schools)	65	90	25%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alma High School)	38	55	17%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Public Schools)	38	55	17%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alma High School)	50	69	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alma Public Schools)	50	69	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Alma High School)	77	64	13%
8th Grade Science (Alma Public Schools)	77	64	13%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alma High School)	25	27.6	2.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alma Public Schools)	25	27.6	2.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Alma High School)	12.5	24.1	11.6%
11th Grade Science (Alma Public Schools)	12.5	24.1	11.6%
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	164	167	1.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	6	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	156	160	2.6%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.5%	37.1%	7.4%

Schools Near Alma 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
Alma High School	Public	7-12	515 Jewell St	Alma	68920	Harlan County	Alma Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 928-2131	167	15	11.1	37.1%	160 (95.8%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	27.8	156^th of 215 public high schools	27.4%		44.4	119^th of 202 public high schools	41.1%	37	35.0	55.0	90.0	69.0	64.0	13.8	27.6	24.1	$20,843	$1,140	$16,911
Southern Valley Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	43739 Hwy 89	Oxford	68967	Furnas County	Southern Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 868-2222	153	17	8.8	52.3%	139 (90.8%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	42.7	121^st of 215 public high schools	43.7%		74.6	42^nd of 202 public high schools	79.2%	79	79.0	75.0	79.0	67.0	50.0		29.2	25.0	$33,098	$1,313	$26,562

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