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South Platte High School

Summary:

South Platte High School is a public high school located in Big Springs, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 108 students. The school is part of the South Platte Public Schools district, which is ranked 191 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Platte High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.56% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Ogallala High School (81.58% in 2022-2023), as well as a higher percentage of Hispanic students (16.67% in 2022-2023) compared to Ogallala High School (14.8% in 2022-2023). The school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, with 11th-grade proficiency rates in ACT/English Language Arts (35%) and ACT/Science (25%) below the state averages. Additionally, South Platte High School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (53.7% in 2022-2023) compared to Ogallala High School (44.41% in 2022-2023), suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Despite having a higher per-student spending ($22,079 in 2022-2023) compared to Ogallala High School ($18,799 in 2022-2023), South Platte High School's statewide ranking has declined from a high of 56th out of 252 Nebraska high schools in 2010-2011 to 127th out of 215 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's performance may have declined relative to other schools in the state, and it may need to focus on more consistent and targeted academic interventions to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 610 Plum St
       Big Springs, NE  69122-0457

(308) 889-3622

District: South Platte Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,079 Help


Feeder schools for South Platte High School:

Elementary:    So Platte Elementary At Big Springs

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  108

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.6%
Hispanic:
16.7%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Platte High School ranks worse than 88.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.96. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Platte High School ranks worse than 59.1% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.6%), Hispanic (16.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Platte High School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Platte High School is $22,079.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Platte High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Platte High School 207th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See South Platte High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks South Platte High School 127th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See South Platte High School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


South Platte Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Platte Public Schools 191st of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Platte High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at South Platte High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.89 61st 226 73.0%
2008 40.66 186th 245 24.1%
2010 22.15 227th 254 10.6%
2011 29.75 197th 246 19.9%
2012 13.85 241st 255 5.5%
2013 29.88 202nd 248 18.5%
2015 32.46 201st 256 21.5%
2016 15.44 236th 255 7.5%
2021 8.46 212th 223 4.9%
2022 21.20 211th 249 15.3%
2023 16.96 210th 238 11.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at South Platte High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.03 220th 234 6.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Platte High School

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Rank History for all high school students at South Platte High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.33 98th 249 60.6%
2007 55.31 118th 247 52.2%
2009 28.76 217th 251 13.5%
2011 71.93 56th 252 77.8%
2012 57.25 108th 245 55.9%
2013 29.87 198th 247 19.8%
2015 54.70 113th 242 53.3%
2016 2.03 240th 246 2.4%
2017 42.15 127th 219 42.0%
2021 41.01 123rd 209 41.1%
2023 40.48 127th 215 40.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at South Platte High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.69 65th 130 50.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at South Platte High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.78 155th 200 22.5%
2023 38.82 128th 206 37.9%
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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 South Platte High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 74 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1996 74 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1997 86 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1998 86 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1999 75 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 2 83
2000 91 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2001 87 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2002 105 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2003 105 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2004 77 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2005 71 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2006 59 0 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2007 56 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2008 47 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2009 51 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 55
2010 67 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 72
2011 74 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 79
2012 88 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 93
2013 81 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 82
2014 71 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 77
2015 72 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 77
2016 71 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 78
2017 67 1 0 9 2 0 0 0 79
2018 57 1 0 8 2 0 0 0 68
2019 77 1 2 7 2 0 2 0 91
2020 79 0 0 11 2 0 2 0 94
2021 86 0 0 12 1 0 2 0 101
2022 88 1 0 20 0 1 2 0 112
2023 87 0 0 18 0 1 2 0 108

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 South Platte High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 85 11.5 7.4 15.3
1996 85 11.5 7.4 15.3
1997 93 11.5 8.1 19.4
1998 92 11.1 8.3 15.2
1999 83 9.8 8.5 37
2000 98 10.1 9.7 39.8
2001 92 9.6 9.6 39.1
2002 118 12.0 9.8 39.8
2003 118 12.0 9.8 39.8
2004 90 11.4 7.9 43.3
2005 84 11.0 7.6 42.9
2006 71 11.1 6.4 46.5
2007 64 11.5 5.6 48.4
2008 52 11.1 4.7 28.8
2009 55 9.9 5.6 34.5
2010 72 10.5 6.8 48.6
2011 79 11.1 7.1 48.1
2012 93 11.1 8.3 50.5
2013 82 11.1 7.3 51.2
2014 77 10.6 7.2 54.5
2015 77 11.0 7.0 54.5
2016 78 9.0 8.6 48.7
2017 79 9.7 8.1 59.5
2018 68 9.7 6.9 55.9
2019 91 9.1 10.0 48.4
2020 94 8.6 10.8 57.4
2021 101 10.2 9.9 49.5
2022 112 9.7 11.5 51.8
2023 108 10.6 10.1 53.7

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 South Platte High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 85 11.5 7.4 15.3
1996 85 11.5 7.4 15.3
1997 93 11.5 8.1 19.4
1998 92 11.1 8.3 15.2
1999 83 9.8 8.5 37
2000 98 10.1 9.7 39.8
2001 92 9.6 9.6 39.1
2002 118 12.0 9.8 39.8
2003 118 12.0 9.8 39.8
2004 90 11.4 7.9 43.3
2005 84 11.0 7.6 42.9
2006 71 11.1 6.4 46.5
2007 64 11.5 5.6 48.4
2008 52 11.1 4.7 28.8
2009 55 9.9 5.6 34.5
2010 72 10.5 6.8 48.6
2011 79 11.1 7.1 48.1
2012 93 11.1 8.3 50.5
2013 82 11.1 7.3 51.2
2014 77 10.6 7.2 54.5
2015 77 11.0 7.0 54.5
2016 78 9.0 8.6 48.7
2017 79 9.7 8.1 59.5
2018 68 9.7 6.9 55.9
2019 91 9.1 10.0 48.4
2020 94 8.6 10.8 57.4
2021 101 10.2 9.9 49.5
2022 112 9.7 11.5 51.8
2023 108 10.6 10.1 53.7

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 South Platte High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $171 (0.6%) $24,744 (91.7%) $26,990
2020 $211 (0.9%) $22,203 (90.8%) $24,455
2021 $222 (1.0%) $20,104 (90.7%) $22,157
2022 $217 (1.0%) $20,431 (91.3%) $22,388
2023 $510 (2.3%) $19,829 (89.8%) $22,079

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Platte 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (South Platte High School)5047
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Platte Public Schools)5047
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students91108
 18.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic718
 157.1%
Pacific Islander01
White7787
 13%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.4%53.7%
 5.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Platte High School

South Platte High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : So Platte Elementary At Big Springs

South Platte High School ranks 127th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at South Platte High School are 81% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 108 students attended South Platte High School.


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