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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 141 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alma High School has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.0% to 96.6%, which are generally higher than the state average. However, the school has also experienced significant issues with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 4.8% to 21.5% over the past few years. Alma High School's test scores, as measured by the ACT and NSCAS assessments, are generally below the state averages in most subject areas, with only 13.79% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.35%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.18% to 41.72% over the past few years.

Interestingly, the nearby Southern Valley Junior/Senior High School, located about 15 miles from Alma High School, appears to be performing better in several key areas. Southern Valley has higher graduation rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and generally stronger test scores compared to Alma High School. This suggests that Alma High School may have room for improvement by learning from the practices and strategies employed by its higher-performing neighbor.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 515 Jewell St
       Alma, NE  68920-0170

(308) 928-2131

District: Alma Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,843 Help


Feeder schools for Alma High School:

Elementary:    Alma Elementary At Alma

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  183

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.6%
Two or more races:
2.2%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alma High School ranks worse than 80.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details Alma 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 27.77. (See more...)
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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.
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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 (95.6%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alma High School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Alma High School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alma High School is $20,843.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alma High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alma High School 161st of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Alma High School in the ranking list.)

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Alma Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alma Public Schools 141st of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alma High School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.97 57th 226 74.8%
2007 39.46 166th 227 26.9%
2008 55.28 133rd 245 45.7%
2009 52.49 141st 243 42.0%
2010 61.12 88th 254 65.4%
2011 65.42 74th 246 69.9%
2012 65.12 79th 255 69.0%
2013 71.84 50th 248 79.8%
2014 87.72 12th 252 95.2%
2015 55.10 116th 256 54.7%
2016 25.73 213th 255 16.5%
2017 34.94 170th 236 28.0%
2018 61.80 86th 225 61.8%
2019 53.64 115th 247 53.4%
2021 39.21 147th 223 34.1%
2022 72.28 51st 249 79.5%
2023 44.54 149th 238 37.4%
2024 27.81 161st 200 19.5%
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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 17th 120 85.8%
2023 36.57 106th 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 41st 156 73.7%
2023 47.51 89th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.21 83rd 141 41.1%
2019 48.98 85th 153 44.4%
2022 67.73 47th 160 70.6%
2023 30.97 120th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.00 89th 203 56.2%
2019 45.62 118th 222 46.8%
2021 44.12 118th 204 42.2%
2022 73.52 41st 234 82.5%
2023 36.07 151st 217 30.4%
2024 11.34 130th 141 7.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.21 210th 249 15.7%
2007 63.15 84th 247 66.0%
2008 64.56 83rd 252 67.1%
2009 79.91 4th 251 98.4%
2010 58.03 110th 249 55.8%
2011 64.12 81st 252 67.9%
2012 68.90 59th 245 75.9%
2013 52.84 118th 247 52.2%
2014 51.41 129th 247 47.8%
2015 51.06 131st 242 45.9%
2016 55.53 122nd 246 50.4%
2017 74.30 51st 219 76.7%
2018 54.18 100th 219 54.3%
2019 16.33 189th 217 12.9%
2021 46.49 111th 209 46.9%
2022 44.41 119th 202 41.1%
2023 27.77 156th 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 65th 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 70th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.63 124th 205 39.5%
2019 10.76 192nd 207 7.2%
2021 42.02 115th 200 42.5%
2022 31.12 144th 196 26.5%
2023 20.42 168th 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.

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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
2024 175 0 1 3 0 0 4 0 183

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
2024 183 15.5 11.7 40.4

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
2024 183 15.5 11.7 40.4

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 115th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 149th of 238 Middle schools
 16%
Ranks 189th of 217 High schoolsRanks 156th 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)4635
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Public Schools)4635
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alma High School)6590
 25%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alma Public Schools)6590
 25%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alma High School)3855
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Public Schools)3855
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alma High School)5069
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alma Public Schools)5069
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Alma High School)7764
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Alma Public Schools)7764
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alma High School)2527.6
 2.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Alma Public Schools)2527.6
 2.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Alma High School)12.524.1
 11.6%
   11th Grade Science (Alma Public Schools)12.524.1
 11.6%
   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 Students164167
 1.8%
African American01
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic63
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White156160
 2.6%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.5%37.1%
 7.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alma High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 183 students attended Alma High School.

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

Alma High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alma Elementary At Alma


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