Bayard Secondary School

Summary:

Bayard Secondary School is a public high school in Bayard, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 158 students. The school is part of the Bayard Public Schools district, which is ranked 178 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bayard Secondary School has a higher percentage of White students (72.78%) compared to nearby schools like Scottsbluff Senior High School, which has a more diverse student population. The school outperforms the state average in several test score metrics, including ACT English Language Arts and Science, but underperforms in ACT Mathematics and NSCAS 8th Grade Mathematics. Bayard Secondary School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.12% to 51.27% over the past three years, which is higher than Gering High School and Scottsbluff Senior High School. Additionally, the school's per-student spending is significantly higher than the nearby schools, ranging from $21,071 to $25,844 over the past four years.

While Bayard Secondary School's overall performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating significantly over the years, the school's male students have performed significantly better than the female students. The data also suggests potential achievement gaps between White students and their Hispanic and Native American peers. Bayard Secondary School is located relatively close to several other high schools, including Gering High School, Scottsbluff Senior High School, and Bridgeport High School, which may present opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing among the schools.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 726 4th Ave
       Bayard, NE  69334-0607


(308) 586-1700

District: Bayard Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,844 Help


Feeder schools for Bayard Secondary School:

Elementary:    Bayard Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Hispanic:
22.2%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bayard Secondary School ranks worse than 85.9% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.64. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bayard Secondary School ranks better than 52.6% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.96. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bayard Secondary School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Hispanic (22.2%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bayard Secondary School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bayard Secondary School is $25,844.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bayard Secondary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayard Secondary School 201st of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Bayard Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Bayard Secondary School 102nd of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Bayard Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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Bayard Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayard Public Schools 178th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bayard Secondary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bayard Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.03 180th 226 20.4%
2007 50.85 132nd 227 41.9%
2008 36.60 207th 245 15.5%
2009 43.32 181st 243 25.5%
2010 18.81 237th 254 6.7%
2011 37.06 180th 246 26.8%
2012 37.62 182nd 255 28.6%
2013 37.60 180th 248 27.4%
2014 34.37 196th 252 22.2%
2015 6.75 247th 256 3.5%
2016 6.63 246th 255 3.5%
2017 5.53 229th 236 3.0%
2018 13.40 210th 225 6.7%
2019 22.60 208th 247 15.8%
2022 17.97 221st 249 11.2%
2023 19.64 204th 238 14.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bayard Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.20 96th 120 20.0%
2023 25.91 115th 144 20.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bayard Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.50 128th 147 12.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bayard Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.97 133rd 153 13.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Bayard Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.13 194th 203 4.4%
2019 13.69 204th 222 8.1%
2023 22.89 185th 217 14.7%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bayard Secondary School

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Rank History for all high school students at Bayard Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 2.51 248th 249 0.4%
2007 53.38 128th 247 48.2%
2008 44.70 183rd 252 27.4%
2009 33.14 207th 251 17.5%
2010 46.99 166th 249 33.3%
2011 14.52 228th 252 9.5%
2012 21.49 219th 245 10.6%
2013 12.89 230th 247 6.9%
2014 28.36 195th 247 21.1%
2015 38.74 175th 242 27.7%
2016 31.33 189th 246 23.2%
2017 71.72 56th 219 74.4%
2018 17.18 190th 219 13.2%
2019 11.38 197th 217 9.2%
2021 16.82 184th 209 12.0%
2022 30.79 142nd 202 29.7%
2023 50.96 102nd 215 52.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Bayard Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.22 89th 138 35.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Bayard Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.15 109th 138 21.0%
2023 81.20 20th 135 85.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Bayard Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.21 187th 205 8.8%
2021 15.82 178th 200 11.0%
2022 34.61 131st 196 33.2%
2023 41.25 120th 206 41.7%
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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 Bayard Secondary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 245 0 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 266
1989 236 0 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 256
1990 232 0 0 21 7 n/a n/a 0 260
1991 218 0 0 23 4 n/a n/a 0 245
1992 218 1 0 39 3 n/a n/a 0 261
1993 212 2 0 38 2 n/a n/a 0 254
1994 225 0 0 44 1 n/a n/a 0 270
1995 214 0 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1996 214 0 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1997 230 0 0 51 1 n/a n/a 0 282
1998 219 0 1 51 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1999 221 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 14 249
2000 218 0 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2001 223 0 2 33 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2002 207 1 1 38 4 n/a n/a 0 251
2003 207 1 1 38 4 n/a n/a 0 251
2004 192 1 2 36 4 n/a n/a 0 235
2005 188 1 2 29 2 n/a n/a 0 222
2006 185 1 3 35 4 n/a n/a 0 228
2007 177 1 1 34 5 n/a n/a 0 218
2008 168 2 1 28 5 n/a n/a 0 204
2009 173 2 1 31 4 n/a n/a 0 211
2010 170 1 0 28 3 n/a n/a 0 202
2011 161 0 0 26 3 0 0 0 190
2012 153 1 0 30 0 0 1 0 185
2013 161 3 0 32 2 0 1 0 199
2014 172 1 0 34 3 0 1 0 211
2015 146 1 0 34 3 0 2 0 186
2016 141 0 1 34 3 0 1 0 180
2017 145 0 0 32 3 0 1 0 181
2018 138 0 0 37 4 0 3 0 182
2019 136 0 0 33 6 0 4 0 179
2020 136 0 0 37 7 0 6 0 186
2021 137 0 0 35 4 0 6 0 182
2022 126 1 0 32 4 0 7 0 170
2023 115 0 0 35 2 0 6 0 158

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 Bayard Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 18.7 14.2 41
1989 256 18.1 14.1 40.6
1990 260 18.1 14.3 34.6
1991 245 18.1 13.5 34.3
1992 261 17.7 14.7 37.2
1993 254 18.2 14.0 38.6
1994 270 18.0 15.0 34.1
1995 259 18.6 13.9 33.6
1996 259 18.6 13.9 33.6
1997 282 17.9 15.8 33.3
1998 271 18.4 14.7 36.2
1999 249 19.5 12.8 54
2000 254 18.9 13.4 54.7
2001 258 18.9 13.7 53.9
2002 251 18.9 13.3 56.2
2003 251 18.9 13.3 56.2
2004 235 18.7 12.6 60.4
2005 222 18.7 11.9 57.2
2006 228 18.4 12.4 57.9
2007 218 18.1 12.0 56.4
2008 204 18.2 11.2 61.3
2009 211 17.0 12.4 54.5
2010 202 17.5 11.5 55.4
2011 190 16.2 11.6 56.8
2012 185 16.5 11.1 58.4
2013 199 17.1 11.6 55.8
2014 211 15.1 13.9 45.5
2015 186 16.0 11.6 41.4
2016 180 16.0 11.2 45.6
2017 181 15.7 11.4 54.1
2018 182 15.7 11.5 52.2
2019 179 16.2 10.9 51.4
2020 186 15.8 11.7 55.9
2021 182 15.7 11.5 50.5
2022 170 15.2 11.1 44.1
2023 158 13.9 11.3 51.3

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 Bayard Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 18.7 14.2 41
1989 256 18.1 14.1 40.6
1990 260 18.1 14.3 34.6
1991 245 18.1 13.5 34.3
1992 261 17.7 14.7 37.2
1993 254 18.2 14.0 38.6
1994 270 18.0 15.0 34.1
1995 259 18.6 13.9 33.6
1996 259 18.6 13.9 33.6
1997 282 17.9 15.8 33.3
1998 271 18.4 14.7 36.2
1999 249 19.5 12.8 54
2000 254 18.9 13.4 54.7
2001 258 18.9 13.7 53.9
2002 251 18.9 13.3 56.2
2003 251 18.9 13.3 56.2
2004 235 18.7 12.6 60.4
2005 222 18.7 11.9 57.2
2006 228 18.4 12.4 57.9
2007 218 18.1 12.0 56.4
2008 204 18.2 11.2 61.3
2009 211 17.0 12.4 54.5
2010 202 17.5 11.5 55.4
2011 190 16.2 11.6 56.8
2012 185 16.5 11.1 58.4
2013 199 17.1 11.6 55.8
2014 211 15.1 13.9 45.5
2015 186 16.0 11.6 41.4
2016 180 16.0 11.2 45.6
2017 181 15.7 11.4 54.1
2018 182 15.7 11.5 52.2
2019 179 16.2 10.9 51.4
2020 186 15.8 11.7 55.9
2021 182 15.7 11.5 50.5
2022 170 15.2 11.1 44.1
2023 158 13.9 11.3 51.3

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 Bayard Secondary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,141 (5.4%) $17,081 (81.0%) $21,099
2020 $1,099 (5.2%) $17,181 (81.5%) $21,071
2021 $840 (3.7%) $18,643 (82.9%) $22,479
2022 $1,177 (4.6%) $20,275 (78.8%) $25,737
2023 $1,973 (7.6%) $19,726 (76.3%) $25,844

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bayard Secondary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 208th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 204th of 238 Middle schools
 1.5%
Ranks 197th of 217 High schoolsRanks 102nd of 215 High schools
 43.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bayard Secondary School)3538
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bayard Public Schools)3538
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bayard Secondary School)3954
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bayard Public Schools)3954
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bayard Secondary School)3860
 22%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bayard Public Schools)3860
 22%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bayard Secondary School)3435
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bayard Public Schools)3435
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Bayard Secondary School)6260
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Bayard Public Schools)6260
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bayard Secondary School)17.918.5
 0.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Bayard Public Schools)17.918.5
 0.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Bayard Secondary School)14.337
 22.8%
   11th Grade Science (Bayard Public Schools)14.337
 22.8%
   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 Students179158
 11.7%
African American00
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic3335
 6.1%
Pacific Islander00
White136115
 15.4%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%51.3%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bayard Secondary School

Bayard Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bayard Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Bayard Secondary School.

Students at Bayard Secondary School are 73% White, 22% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Bayard Secondary School ranks 102nd of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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