Is Gering High School a good school?

Gering High School ranks 125 th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Gering High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 566 students attended Gering High School.

What is the racial makeup of Gering High School?

Students at Gering High School are 63% White, 33% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Gering High School?

Gering High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Geil Elementary School Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School Elementary : Northfield Elementary School Middle : Gering Middle School

Gering High School

Summary:

Gering High School is a public high school located in Gering, Nebraska, serving 581 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Gering Public Schools district, which is ranked 150 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gering High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools, with a SchoolDigger rating of mostly 1 or 2 stars out of 5. The school's performance varies across different student groups, with female and Hispanic students performing better than male and white students, respectively. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is relatively low, ranking in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools. Gering High School's four-year graduation rates have been around 88-94% in recent years, which is generally on par with or slightly above the state average. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.2% to 21.5% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Gering High School's performance, as measured by ACT and NSCAS test scores, is generally below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bayard Secondary School, Banner County High School, Morrill High School, and Mitchell Secondary School, Gering High School's performance is generally lower, with these schools tending to have higher statewide rankings, better test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, Scottsbluff Senior High School, located just 3 miles from Gering High School, has a similar performance profile, suggesting that the educational challenges faced by Gering High School may be shared by other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1500 U St
Gering, NE 69341-2049

(308) 436-3121

District: Gering Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
125^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,216

Feeder schools for Gering High School:

Elementary:	Geil Elementary School
	Lincoln Elementary School
	Northfield Elementary School
Middle:	Gering Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 566

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.4%

Hispanic:

32.7%

American Indian:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gering High School ranks worse than 74.4% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.6. (See more...)

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

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), Hispanic (32.7%), American Indian (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gering High School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Gering High School employs 39.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gering High School is $14,216.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gering High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gering High School 125^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Gering High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Gering Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gering Public Schools 150^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gering High School

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Rank History for all students at Gering High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	14.36	241^st	249	3.2%
2007	55.11	122^nd	247	50.6%
2008	37.11	200^th	252	20.6%
2009	31.03	213^th	251	15.1%
2010	55.75	120^th	249	51.8%
2011	32.97	193^rd	252	23.4%
2012	44.82	158^th	245	35.5%
2013	46.67	143^rd	247	42.1%
2014	32.20	185^th	247	25.1%
2015	25.57	205^th	242	15.3%
2016	27.10	196^th	246	20.3%
2017	29.65	153^rd	219	30.1%
2018	24.02	174^th	219	20.5%
2019	41.97	126^th	217	41.9%
2021	17.18	183^rd	209	12.4%
2022	13.75	180^th	202	10.9%
2023	29.59	151^st	215	29.8%
2024	27.60	125^th	168	25.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gering High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	30.33	55^th	79	30.4%
2019	41.54	44^th	82	46.3%
2021	19.48	73^rd	83	12.0%
2022	13.56	68^th	74	8.1%
2023	31.71	54^th	89	39.3%
2024	39.91	34^th	62	45.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Gering High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	24.61	114^th	144	20.8%
2019	56.04	64^th	142	54.9%
2021	13.88	121^st	138	12.3%
2022	29.31	93^rd	132	29.5%
2023	34.05	91^st	136	33.1%
2024	33.37	64^th	93	31.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Gering High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	27.08	105^th	138	23.9%
2019	25.34	105^th	140	25.0%
2021	21.97	108^th	130	16.9%
2022	7.93	128^th	135	5.2%
2023	24.76	100^th	135	25.9%
2024	37.04	60^th	93	35.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gering High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	32.48	24^th	41	41.5%
2019	71.05	11^th	43	74.4%
2021	34.02	19^th	38	50.0%
2022	26.46	31^st	41	24.4%
2023	34.65	24^th	41	41.5%

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Rank History for White students at Gering High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	29.77	154^th	205	24.9%
2019	42.78	120^th	207	42.0%
2021	19.12	173^rd	200	13.5%
2022	14.32	175^th	196	10.7%
2023	39.19	126^th	206	38.8%
2024	47.26	69^th	125	44.8%

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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 Gering High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	431	3	0	91	2	n/a	n/a	0	527
1989	440	4	0	86	5	n/a	n/a	0	535
1990	448	1	1	57	4	n/a	n/a	0	511
1991	426	1	0	79	4	n/a	n/a	0	510
1992	437	3	1	80	4	n/a	n/a	0	525
1993	417	1	1	77	2	n/a	n/a	0	498
1994	408	0	0	73	1	n/a	n/a	0	482
1995	438	1	0	82	2	n/a	n/a	0	523
1996	438	1	0	82	2	n/a	n/a	0	523
1997	446	0	0	84	2	n/a	n/a	0	532
1998	435	1	0	98	4	n/a	n/a	0	538
1999	395	0	0	49	5	n/a	n/a	44	493
2000	412	1	1	85	3	n/a	n/a	0	502
2001	372	0	2	78	6	n/a	n/a	0	458
2002	356	0	2	85	9	n/a	n/a	0	452
2003	356	0	2	85	9	n/a	n/a	0	452
2004	363	2	2	102	8	n/a	n/a	0	477
2005	344	3	1	102	13	n/a	n/a	0	463
2006	357	5	10	85	2	n/a	n/a	0	459
2007	345	5	2	87	10	n/a	n/a	0	449
2008	505	8	2	147	19	n/a	n/a	0	681
2009	496	9	6	160	16	n/a	n/a	0	687
2010	464	5	7	148	16	n/a	n/a	0	640
2011	440	3	4	171	6	0	18	0	642
2012	414	5	4	188	10	2	19	0	642
2013	413	3	3	174	10	2	12	0	617
2014	427	5	3	172	14	3	12	0	636
2015	400	6	1	178	12	2	10	0	609
2016	402	5	0	179	15	1	12	0	614
2017	392	7	2	190	9	0	14	0	614
2018	385	7	2	188	10	0	12	0	604
2019	365	3	1	168	10	0	12	0	559
2020	364	3	3	185	15	0	10	0	580
2021	373	3	4	181	16	0	10	0	587
2022	369	5	4	181	14	0	8	0	581
2023	371	3	2	183	13	0	9	0	581
2024	359	2	1	185	13	0	6	0	566

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 Gering High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	527	29.1	18.1	19.5
1989	535	29.8	17.9	19.6
1990	511	30.0	17.0	21.3
1991	510	29.1	17.5	20
1992	525	31.1	16.8	20
1993	498	29.7	16.8	18.9
1994	482	28.7	16.8	22.6
1995	523	30.4	17.2	9.2
1996	523	30.4	17.2	9.2
1997	532	31.5	16.9	8.3
1998	538	32.6	16.5	7.4
1999	493	32.6	15.1	12.7
2000	502	32.2	15.6	8
2001	458	32.2	14.2	9.8
2002	452	32.9	13.7	14.8
2003	452	32.9	13.7	14.8
2004	477	34.2	13.9	17
2005	463	32.7	14.2	27.2
2006	459	32.3	14.2	22.7
2007	449	30.7	14.6	33.4
2008	681	46.3	14.7	24.4
2009	687	45.8	15.0	30.4
2010	640	44.4	14.3	30.5
2011	642	44.3	14.4	36.1
2012	642	44.3	14.4	35.5
2013	617	44.1	13.9	31.6
2014	636	43.1	14.7	33.6
2015	609	43.0	14.1	37.4
2016	614	42.0	14.6	36.6
2017	614	44.8	13.7	40.7
2018	604	44.1	13.6	47.7
2019	559	43.5	12.8	44
2020	580	42.0	13.8	46.4
2021	587	41.4	14.1	42.4
2022	581	36.0	16.1	36.1
2023	581	37.6	15.4	44.8
2024	566	39.6	14.2	48.1

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 Gering High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	527	29.1	18.1	19.5
1989	535	29.8	17.9	19.6
1990	511	30.0	17.0	21.3
1991	510	29.1	17.5	20
1992	525	31.1	16.8	20
1993	498	29.7	16.8	18.9
1994	482	28.7	16.8	22.6
1995	523	30.4	17.2	9.2
1996	523	30.4	17.2	9.2
1997	532	31.5	16.9	8.3
1998	538	32.6	16.5	7.4
1999	493	32.6	15.1	12.7
2000	502	32.2	15.6	8
2001	458	32.2	14.2	9.8
2002	452	32.9	13.7	14.8
2003	452	32.9	13.7	14.8
2004	477	34.2	13.9	17
2005	463	32.7	14.2	27.2
2006	459	32.3	14.2	22.7
2007	449	30.7	14.6	33.4
2008	681	46.3	14.7	24.4
2009	687	45.8	15.0	30.4
2010	640	44.4	14.3	30.5
2011	642	44.3	14.4	36.1
2012	642	44.3	14.4	35.5
2013	617	44.1	13.9	31.6
2014	636	43.1	14.7	33.6
2015	609	43.0	14.1	37.4
2016	614	42.0	14.6	36.6
2017	614	44.8	13.7	40.7
2018	604	44.1	13.6	47.7
2019	559	43.5	12.8	44
2020	580	42.0	13.8	46.4
2021	587	41.4	14.1	42.4
2022	581	36.0	16.1	36.1
2023	581	37.6	15.4	44.8
2024	566	39.6	14.2	48.1

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 Gering High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$153 (1.1%)	$12,262 (88.4%)	$13,872
2020	$379 (2.6%)	$11,345 (78.5%)	$14,458
2021	$1,156 (7.1%)	$12,293 (75.7%)	$16,234
2022	$860 (6.1%)	$11,582 (81.6%)	$14,191
2023	$509 (3.6%)	$11,726 (82.5%)	$14,216

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gering High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 126^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 151^st of 215 High schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Gering High School)	40	36.8	3.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Gering Public Schools)	40	36.8	3.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gering High School)	34.5	19.7	14.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gering Public Schools)	34.5	19.7	14.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Gering High School)	23.5	17.8	5.7%
11th Grade Science (Gering Public Schools)	23.5	17.8	5.7%
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	559	581	3.9%
African American	3	3
American Indian	10	13	30%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	168	183	8.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	365	371	1.6%
Two or More Races	12	9	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44%	44.8%	0.7%

Schools Near Gering High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gering High School	Public	9-12	1500 U St	Gering	69341	Scotts Bluff County	Gering Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 436-3121	566	40	14.2	48.1%	359 (63.4%)	2 (0.4%)	185 (32.7%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	27.6	125^th of 168 public high schools	25.6%		29.6	151^st of 215 public high schools	29.8%	26	$14,216	$509	$11,726
Scottsbluff Senior High School	Public	9-12	313 E 27th St	Scottsbluff	69361	Scotts Bluff County	Scottsbluff Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 635-6230	1,062	64	16.5	59.7%	542 (51.0%)	8 (0.8%)	464 (43.7%)	8 (0.8%)	26 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.3%)	11	154^th of 168 public high schools	8.3%		19.3	181^st of 215 public high schools	15.8%	27	$15,019	$724	$12,034
Lifelinks-Nebraska	Public	12	2620 College Park	Scottsbluff	69361	Scotts Bluff County	Educational Service Unit 13	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 635-3696	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Harms Adv Technical Center-Wncc	Public	10-12	2620 College Park	Scottsbluff	69361	Scotts Bluff County	Educational Service Unit 13	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 635-0206	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Minatare High School	Public	9-12	1107 7th St	Minatare	69356	Scotts Bluff County	Minatare Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 783-1733	41	11	3.8		18 (43.9%)	1 (2.4%)	21 (51.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$35,079	$1,284	$28,194
Mitchell Secondary School	Public	7-12	1819 19th Ave	Mitchell	69357	Scotts Bluff County	Mitchell Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 623-1707	257	24	10.8	45.1%	197 (76.7%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	71.1	50^th of 168 public high schools	70.2%		52.1	101^st of 215 public high schools	53.0%	51	$18,551	$377	$15,644
Morrill High School	Public	7-12	411 E Hamilton	Morrill	69358	Scotts Bluff County	Morrill Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 247-2149	144	13	11.4	64.6%	105 (72.9%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)	$22,758	$745	$19,322
Bayard Secondary School	Public	7-12	726 4th Ave	Bayard	69334	Morrill County	Bayard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 586-1700	158	13	11.9		119 (75.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)								(n/a)	$25,844	$1,973	$19,726
Banner County High School	Public	9-12	200 School St	Harrisburg	69345	Banner County	Banner County Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 436-5262	37	9	4.1		29 (78.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (21.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$36,233	$1,033	$31,246

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Schools Near Gering High School