Is North Bend Central High School a good school?

North Bend Central High School ranks 53 rd of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Bend Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 180 students attended North Bend Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of North Bend Central High School?

Students at North Bend Central High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools feed into North Bend Central High School?

North Bend Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : North Bend Central Elementary School Middle : North Bend Central Middle School

North Bend Central High School

Summary:

North Bend Central High School is a public high school serving 226 students in grades 9-12 in North Bend, Nebraska, which is part of the North Bend Central Public Schools district. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Nebraska, with a strong focus on academic excellence.

North Bend Central High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently scoring above the state average on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's four-year graduation rates are also impressive, ranging from 87% to 95.9% in recent years, exceeding the state average. Additionally, the school has earned a remarkable distinction for its outstanding performance among students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 1st out of 74 schools in Nebraska in the 2021-2022 school year.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Wahoo High School, North Bend Central High School generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics. However, some neighboring schools, like Wahoo High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance. The school's relatively small size and low student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 12.5 may contribute to its success in providing a personalized and supportive learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1320 Walnut St
North Bend, NE 68649-5016

(402) 652-3268

District: North Bend Central Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
53^rd of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,736

Feeder schools for North Bend Central High School:

Elementary:	North Bend Central Elementary School
Middle:	North Bend Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 180

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Hispanic:

3.9%

African American:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Bend Central High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.89. (See more...)

Compare Details North Bend Central High School ranks better than 68.5% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.21. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Bend Central 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 (93.3%), Hispanic (3.9%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Bend Central High School is 10. (See more...)

Compare North Bend Central High School employs 17.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Bend Central High School is $23,736.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Bend Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Bend Central High School 53^rd of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See North Bend Central High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

North Bend Central Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Bend Central Public Schools 21^st of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Bend Central High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Bend Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	78.68	21^st	226	90.7%
2007	73.10	45^th	227	80.2%
2008	52.02	153^rd	245	37.6%
2009	61.15	95^th	243	60.9%
2010	58.94	99^th	254	61.0%
2011	57.30	106^th	246	56.9%
2012	55.13	118^th	255	53.7%
2013	76.49	29^th	248	88.3%
2014	68.04	64^th	252	74.6%
2015	82.06	17^th	256	93.4%
2016	70.83	52^nd	255	79.6%
2017	86.54	13^th	236	94.5%
2018	69.87	57^th	225	74.7%
2019	75.19	45^th	247	81.8%
2022	83.02	18^th	249	92.8%
2023	78.89	30^th	238	87.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at North Bend Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	66.12	38^th	147	74.1%
2022	69.35	37^th	150	75.3%
2023	60.64	65^th	146	55.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at North Bend Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	68.97	41^st	141	70.9%
2019	60.33	58^th	153	62.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at North Bend Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	59.24	75^th	203	63.1%
2019	76.67	34^th	222	84.7%
2022	82.10	16^th	234	93.2%
2023	79.80	29^th	217	86.6%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Bend Central High School

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Rank History for all high school students at North Bend Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	79.79	15^th	249	94.0%
2007	67.24	64^th	247	74.1%
2008	52.56	150^th	252	40.5%
2009	77.74	31^st	251	87.6%
2010	76.33	31^st	249	87.6%
2011	56.24	116^th	252	54.0%
2012	74.63	37^th	245	84.9%
2013	77.77	34^th	247	86.2%
2014	62.09	101^st	247	59.1%
2015	86.45	10^th	242	95.9%
2016	73.04	57^th	246	76.8%
2017	72.29	54^th	219	75.3%
2018	91.63	8^th	219	96.3%
2019	81.52	31^st	217	85.7%
2021	64.81	66^th	209	68.4%
2022	77.80	34^th	202	83.2%
2023	50.77	103^rd	215	52.1%
2024	69.21	53^rd	168	68.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Bend Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	94.03	6^th	79	92.4%
2022	99.55	1^st	74	98.6%
2023	63.57	26^th	89	70.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at North Bend Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	87.61	14^th	144	90.3%
2019	78.22	23^rd	142	83.8%
2021	65.17	46^th	138	66.7%
2022	66.88	35^th	132	73.5%
2023	29.82	97^th	136	28.7%
2024	79.36	19^th	93	79.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at North Bend Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	89.95	12^th	138	91.3%
2019	79.41	26^th	140	81.4%
2021	56.53	52^nd	130	60.0%
2022	77.53	29^th	135	78.5%
2023	70.72	42^nd	135	68.9%
2024	75.27	26^th	93	72.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at North Bend Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	88.98	11^th	205	94.6%
2019	78.15	34^th	207	83.6%
2021	52.99	90^th	200	55.0%
2022	76.20	35^th	196	82.1%
2023	40.33	123^rd	206	40.3%
2024	57.90	57^th	125	54.4%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	344	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	348
2000	313	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
2001	309	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2002	289	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2003	289	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2004	270	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2005	265	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
2006	259	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
2007	242	1	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	256
2008	236	1	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	247
2009	219	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2010	214	3	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
2011	223	1	0	5	0	0	0	0	229
2012	234	2	0	5	0	0	0	0	241
2013	248	2	1	4	0	0	0	0	255
2014	246	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	251
2015	215	2	0	5	0	0	0	0	222
2016	220	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	227
2017	239	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	246
2018	224	0	0	7	0	0	1	0	232
2019	224	2	0	11	0	0	1	0	238
2020	234	2	1	8	0	0	3	0	248
2021	232	2	0	11	0	0	2	0	247
2022	216	3	0	10	0	0	2	0	231
2023	213	3	0	8	0	0	2	0	226
2024	168	4	0	7	0	0	1	0	180

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 North Bend Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	348	24.2	14.4	17.3
2000	315	23.7	13.3	17.8
2001	314	23.3	13.5	23.6
2002	293	22.8	12.9	25.3
2003	293	22.8	12.9	25.3
2004	275	21.3	12.9	26.9
2005	271	20.7	13.1	26.2
2006	266	20.6	12.9	31.6
2007	256	20.6	12.4	27
2008	247	21.5	11.5	30.4
2009	226	21.1	10.7	28.3
2010	223	20.9	10.6	29.6
2011	229	20.7	11.0	29.7
2012	241	20.7	11.5	24.5
2013	255	20.7	12.2	31
2014	251	22.1	11.3	31.5
2015	222	17.0	13.0	32.4
2016	227	19.0	11.9	33
2017	246	20.4	12.0	32.5
2018	232	20.6	11.2	28.4
2019	238	21.0	11.3	27.7
2020	248	20.9	11.8	27.8
2021	247	19.7	12.5	29.6
2022	231	20.0	11.5	26.8
2023	226	18.4	12.2	28.3
2024	180	17.9	10.0	30

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 North Bend Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	348	24.2	14.4	17.3
2000	315	23.7	13.3	17.8
2001	314	23.3	13.5	23.6
2002	293	22.8	12.9	25.3
2003	293	22.8	12.9	25.3
2004	275	21.3	12.9	26.9
2005	271	20.7	13.1	26.2
2006	266	20.6	12.9	31.6
2007	256	20.6	12.4	27
2008	247	21.5	11.5	30.4
2009	226	21.1	10.7	28.3
2010	223	20.9	10.6	29.6
2011	229	20.7	11.0	29.7
2012	241	20.7	11.5	24.5
2013	255	20.7	12.2	31
2014	251	22.1	11.3	31.5
2015	222	17.0	13.0	32.4
2016	227	19.0	11.9	33
2017	246	20.4	12.0	32.5
2018	232	20.6	11.2	28.4
2019	238	21.0	11.3	27.7
2020	248	20.9	11.8	27.8
2021	247	19.7	12.5	29.6
2022	231	20.0	11.5	26.8
2023	226	18.4	12.2	28.3
2024	180	17.9	10.0	30

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 North Bend Central High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$304 (1.6%)	$14,802 (80.3%)	$18,437
2020	$339 (1.8%)	$15,386 (80.7%)	$19,068
2021	$356 (1.8%)	$14,958 (77.7%)	$19,258
2022	$357 (1.7%)	$16,306 (78.0%)	$20,904
2023	$274 (1.2%)	$17,680 (74.5%)	$23,736

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Bend Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 30^th of 238 Middle schools	5.6%
Ranks 31^st of 217 High schools	Ranks 103^rd of 215 High schools	33.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Bend Central High School)	67	85	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Bend Central Public Schools)	67	85	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Bend Central High School)	53	76	23%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Bend Central Public Schools)	53	76	23%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (North Bend Central High School)	75	75
8th Grade Science (North Bend Central Public Schools)	75	75
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Bend Central High School)	58.5	41.7	16.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Bend Central Public Schools)	58.5	41.7	16.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Bend Central High School)	41.5	27.1	14.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Bend Central Public Schools)	41.5	27.1	14.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (North Bend Central High School)	43.9	29.2	14.7%
11th Grade Science (North Bend Central Public Schools)	43.9	29.2	14.7%
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	238	226	5%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	8	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	224	213	4.9%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.7%	28.3%	0.6%

Schools Near North Bend Central 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
North Bend Central High School	Public	9-12	1320 Walnut St	North Bend	68649	Dodge County	North Bend Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 652-3268	180	18	10.0	30.0%	168 (93.3%)	4 (2.2%)	7 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	69.2	53^rd of 168 public high schools	68.5%		50.8	103^rd of 215 public high schools	52.1%	50	$23,736	$274	$17,680
Cedar Bluffs High School	Public	9-12	110 E Main St	Cedar Bluffs	68015	Saunders County	Cedar Bluffs Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 628-2080	97	12	7.9	51.5%	88 (90.7%)	2 (2.1%)	6 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	59.5	72^nd of 168 public high schools	57.1%		36.6	134^th of 215 public high schools	37.7%	62	$18,983	$510	$15,710
Schuyler Central High School	Public	9-12	401 Adam St	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 352-2421	648	40	16.0	63.6%	73 (11.3%)	18 (2.8%)	553 (85.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.6	162^nd of 168 public high schools	3.6%		5.9	209^th of 215 public high schools	2.8%	47	$14,025	$1,235	$10,881
Young Adult Program	Public	12	130 E 9th Street	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 727-3024	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Scribner-Snyder Secondary School	Public	7-12	400 Pebble	Scribner	68057	Dodge County	Scribner-Snyder Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 664-2567	69	13	5.4	63.8%	59 (85.5%)	2 (2.9%)	7 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)	$39,193	$1,955	$34,476
Fremont Senior High School	Public	9-12	1750 N Lincoln Ave	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 727-3050	1,705	88	19.3	62.4%	899 (52.7%)	30 (1.8%)	739 (43.3%)	3 (0.2%)	9 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	22 (1.3%)	13.6	150^th of 168 public high schools	10.7%		19	183^rd of 215 public high schools	14.9%	33	$11,730	$362	$10,671
Wahoo High School	Public	9-12	2201 N Locust	Wahoo	68066	Saunders County	Wahoo Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 443-4332	326	25	13.2	25.8%	288 (88.3%)	4 (1.2%)	24 (7.4%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	79.2	27^th of 168 public high schools	83.9%		89	16^th of 215 public high schools	92.6%	11	$18,427	$403	$12,885
Logan View Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2163 County Road G	Hooper	68031	Dodge County	Logan View Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 654-3317	265	22	11.9	33.6%	246 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	40.4	108^th of 168 public high schools	35.7%		33.7	145^th of 215 public high schools	32.6%	37	$18,047	$385	$13,980

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