Gering High School

Summary:

Gering High School is a public high school serving 581 students in grades 9-12 in Gering, Nebraska. The school is part of the Gering Public Schools district, which is ranked 151 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gering High School's academic performance, as measured by ACT proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state average. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 36.84% in English Language Arts, 19.74% in Mathematics, and 17.76% in Science, compared to the state averages of 33.35%, 26.23%, and 25.25%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 126th out of 217 high schools in 2018-2019 to 151st out of 215 high schools in 2022-2023. However, Gering High School outperforms some nearby schools, such as Bayard Secondary School and Morrill High School, in certain academic areas.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Gering High School, ranging from 36.14% to 44.75% over the past three school years, suggests that the school may be serving a population with lower socioeconomic status, which can impact academic performance. Additionally, Gering High School has a more diverse student population compared to some of the nearby schools, with a significant Hispanic student population, which may present both challenges and opportunities for the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1500 U St
       Gering, NE  69341-2049


(308) 436-3121

District: Gering Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,216 Help


Feeder schools for Gering High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  581

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.9%
Hispanic:
31.5%
American Indian:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gering High School ranks worse than 70.2% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.9%), Hispanic (31.5%), American Indian (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gering High School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gering High School is $14,216.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gering High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gering High School 151st of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Gering High School in the ranking list.)

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Gering Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gering Public Schools 151st of 212 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.36 241st 249 3.2%
2007 55.11 122nd 247 50.6%
2008 37.11 200th 252 20.6%
2009 31.03 213th 251 15.1%
2010 55.75 120th 249 51.8%
2011 32.97 193rd 252 23.4%
2012 44.82 158th 245 35.5%
2013 46.67 143rd 247 42.1%
2014 32.20 185th 247 25.1%
2015 25.57 205th 242 15.3%
2016 27.10 196th 246 20.3%
2017 29.65 153rd 219 30.1%
2018 24.02 174th 219 20.5%
2019 41.97 126th 217 41.9%
2021 17.18 183rd 209 12.4%
2022 13.75 180th 202 10.9%
2023 29.59 151st 215 29.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.33 55th 79 30.4%
2019 41.54 44th 82 46.3%
2021 19.48 73rd 83 12.0%
2022 13.56 68th 74 8.1%
2023 31.71 54th 89 39.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.61 114th 144 20.8%
2019 56.04 64th 142 54.9%
2021 13.88 121st 138 12.3%
2022 29.31 93rd 132 29.5%
2023 34.05 91st 136 33.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.08 105th 138 23.9%
2019 25.34 105th 140 25.0%
2021 21.97 108th 130 16.9%
2022 7.93 128th 135 5.2%
2023 24.76 100th 135 25.9%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.48 24th 41 41.5%
2019 71.05 11th 43 74.4%
2021 34.02 19th 38 50.0%
2022 26.46 31st 41 24.4%
2023 34.65 24th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.77 154th 205 24.9%
2019 42.78 120th 207 42.0%
2021 19.12 173rd 200 13.5%
2022 14.32 175th 196 10.7%
2023 39.19 126th 206 38.8%
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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.

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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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 126th of 217 High schoolsRanks 151st 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)4036.8
 3.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Gering Public Schools)4036.8
 3.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gering High School)34.519.7
 14.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Gering Public Schools)34.519.7
 14.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Gering High School)23.517.8
 5.7%
   11th Grade Science (Gering Public Schools)23.517.8
 5.7%
   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 Students559581
 3.9%
African American33
American Indian1013
 30%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic168183
 8.9%
Pacific Islander00
White365371
 1.6%
Two or More Races129
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%44.8%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about 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

In the 2022-23 school year, 581 students attended Gering High School.

Students at Gering High School are 64% White, 31% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Gering High School ranks 151st of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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