Is Heartland Community High School a good school?

Heartland Community High School ranks 46 th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Heartland Community High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 152 students attended Heartland Community High School.

What is the racial makeup of Heartland Community High School?

Students at Heartland Community High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Heartland Community High School?

Heartland Community High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Heartland Community Elementary

Heartland Community High School

Summary:

Heartland Community High School is a public high school located in Henderson, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 156 students. The school is part of the Heartland Community Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heartland Community High School consistently performs above the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in ACT English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87% to 100% in recent years, which are significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 11.3 in recent years, and its spending per student has been consistently higher than the state average, ranging from $17,668 to $22,443 in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Giltner High School and York High School, Heartland Community High School generally outperforms them in standardized test scores and academic metrics. However, some smaller schools like Hampton High School and McCool Junction Junior-Senior High School have also demonstrated strong academic performance in certain areas. Overall, Heartland Community High School stands out as a strong-performing school in the region, with a focus on academic achievement, high graduation rates, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371-8929

(402) 723-4434

District: Heartland Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,443

Feeder schools for Heartland Community High School:

Elementary:

Heartland Community Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 152

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Asian:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heartland Community High School ranks worse than 55.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.2. (See more...)

Compare Details Heartland Community High School ranks better than 72.6% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Heartland Community 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 (92.8%), Hispanic (3.9%), Asian (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heartland Community High School is 9.5. (See more...)

Compare Heartland Community High School employs 15.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heartland Community High School is $22,443.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heartland Community High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heartland Community High School 111^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Heartland Community High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Heartland Community High School 46^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Heartland Community High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Heartland Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Heartland Community Schools 53^rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Heartland Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2008	53.98	142^nd	245	42.0%
2009	65.97	68^th	243	72.0%
2010	63.79	77^th	254	69.7%
2011	76.40	34^th	246	86.2%
2012	79.61	26^th	255	89.8%
2013	75.50	33^rd	248	86.7%
2014	80.41	27^th	252	89.3%
2015	74.73	37^th	256	85.5%
2016	73.49	46^th	255	82.0%
2017	80.43	27^th	236	88.6%
2018	87.40	13^th	225	94.2%
2019	79.60	29^th	247	88.3%
2021	94.48	7^th	223	96.9%
2022	73.16	48^th	249	80.7%
2023	86.80	11^th	238	95.4%
2024	53.20	111^th	200	44.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Heartland Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	78.57	22^nd	141	84.4%
2021	93.01	5^th	144	96.5%
2022	70.75	36^th	160	77.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Heartland Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	85.60	13^th	203	93.6%
2019	77.67	32^nd	222	85.6%
2021	93.05	6^th	204	97.1%
2022	71.75	46^th	234	80.3%
2023	86.98	12^th	217	94.5%

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

Rank History for Heartland Community High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Heartland Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	82.37	9^th	249	96.4%
2007	78.96	18^th	247	92.7%
2008	57.06	121^st	252	52.0%
2009	45.15	161^st	251	35.9%
2010	77.00	29^th	249	88.4%
2011	71.78	58^th	252	77.0%
2012	85.22	13^th	245	94.7%
2013	68.70	67^th	247	72.9%
2014	33.55	181^st	247	26.7%
2015	36.39	179^th	242	26.0%
2016	58.95	107^th	246	56.5%
2017	58.14	93^rd	219	57.5%
2018	70.19	62^nd	219	71.7%
2019	63.49	75^th	217	65.4%
2021	43.49	119^th	209	43.1%
2022	59.01	78^th	202	61.4%
2023	94.75	7^th	215	96.7%
2024	72.64	46^th	168	72.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Heartland Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	63.17	53^rd	144	63.2%
2019	88.78	10^th	142	93.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Heartland Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	71.97	32^nd	138	76.8%
2021	78.29	27^th	130	79.2%
2022	85.79	17^th	135	87.4%
2023	81.88	18^th	135	86.7%

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Rank History for high school White students at Heartland Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	62.66	73^rd	205	64.4%
2019	59.89	75^th	207	63.8%
2021	34.43	136^th	200	32.0%
2022	58.87	80^th	196	59.2%
2023	96.82	3^rd	206	98.5%
2024	74.18	26^th	125	79.2%

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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 Heartland Community High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	175	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	180
2000	173	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	177
2001	174	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
2002	134	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	138
2003	134	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	138
2004	122	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	127
2005	116	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2006	129	0	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	137
2007	132	0	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	139
2008	156	2	3	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	174
2009	141	2	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	154
2010	142	1	2	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	157
2011	138	0	2	5	5	0	1	0	151
2012	134	1	0	4	2	0	0	0	141
2013	127	1	0	5	1	0	0	0	134
2014	125	4	0	5	3	0	1	0	138
2015	128	4	0	11	1	0	1	0	145
2016	130	4	0	8	0	0	1	0	143
2017	132	3	0	6	0	0	0	0	141
2018	137	1	1	6	0	0	0	0	145
2019	137	0	0	5	0	0	1	0	143
2020	143	1	1	7	0	0	2	0	154
2021	150	1	2	8	0	0	1	0	162
2022	154	0	3	9	0	0	0	0	166
2023	142	0	4	9	1	0	0	0	156
2024	141	0	4	6	1	0	0	0	152

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 Heartland Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	180	13.9	12.9	30.2
2000	177	14.7	12.0	19.2
2001	177	15.5	11.4	17.5
2002	138	14.9	9.3	19.6
2003	138	14.9	9.3	19.6
2004	127	15.7	8.1	21.3
2005	122	15.4	7.9	21.3
2006	137	14.4	9.5	17.5
2007	139	14.0	9.9	32.4
2008	174	19.5	8.9	29.3
2009	154	16.9	9.1	29.9
2010	157	18.3	8.5	31.2
2011	151	17.9	8.3	25.8
2012	141	18.4	7.6	28.4
2013	134	17.4	7.6	26.1
2014	138	17.0	8.1	32.6
2015	145	16.0	9.0	32.4
2016	143	17.0	8.4	31.5
2017	141	15.7	8.9	31.9
2018	145	14.8	9.7	34.5
2019	143	15.2	9.3	26.6
2020	154	15.1	10.1	28.6
2021	162	15.3	10.5	29
2022	166	15.7	10.5	21.7
2023	156	13.7	11.3	28.8
2024	152	15.8	9.5	27.6

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 Heartland Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	180	13.9	12.9	30.2
2000	177	14.7	12.0	19.2
2001	177	15.5	11.4	17.5
2002	138	14.9	9.3	19.6
2003	138	14.9	9.3	19.6
2004	127	15.7	8.1	21.3
2005	122	15.4	7.9	21.3
2006	137	14.4	9.5	17.5
2007	139	14.0	9.9	32.4
2008	174	19.5	8.9	29.3
2009	154	16.9	9.1	29.9
2010	157	18.3	8.5	31.2
2011	151	17.9	8.3	25.8
2012	141	18.4	7.6	28.4
2013	134	17.4	7.6	26.1
2014	138	17.0	8.1	32.6
2015	145	16.0	9.0	32.4
2016	143	17.0	8.4	31.5
2017	141	15.7	8.9	31.9
2018	145	14.8	9.7	34.5
2019	143	15.2	9.3	26.6
2020	154	15.1	10.1	28.6
2021	162	15.3	10.5	29
2022	166	15.7	10.5	21.7
2023	156	13.7	11.3	28.8
2024	152	15.8	9.5	27.6

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 Heartland Community High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$288 (1.5%)	$15,858 (84.0%)	$18,886
2020	$604 (3.4%)	$14,592 (82.6%)	$17,668
2021	$428 (2.4%)	$15,178 (83.7%)	$18,140
2022	$663 (3.6%)	$15,215 (82.8%)	$18,378
2023	$1,219 (5.4%)	$17,606 (78.4%)	$22,443

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heartland Community High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 29^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 11^th of 238 Middle schools	7.1%
Ranks 75^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 7^th of 215 High schools	31.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community High School)	68	68
7th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Schools)	68	68
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Heartland Community High School)	73	86	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Heartland Community Schools)	73	86	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community High School)	48	51	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Schools)	48	51	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	46	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Heartland Community High School)	70	92	22%
8th Grade Mathematics (Heartland Community Schools)	70	92	22%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Heartland Community High School)	78	74	4%
8th Grade Science (Heartland Community Schools)	78	74	4%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	63	1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community High School)	45.5	60	14.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Heartland Community Schools)	45.5	60	14.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Heartland Community High School)	50	55	5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Heartland Community Schools)	50	55	5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Heartland Community High School)	27.3	50	22.7%
11th Grade Science (Heartland Community Schools)	27.3	50	22.7%
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	143	156	9.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	5	9	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	137	142	3.6%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.6%	28.8%	2.3%

Schools Near Heartland Community 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
Heartland Community High School	Public	7-12	1501 Front St	Henderson	68371	York County	Heartland Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 723-4434	152	16	9.5	27.6%	141 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72.6	46^th of 168 public high schools	72.6%		94.7	7^th of 215 public high schools	96.7%	39	$22,443	$1,219	$17,606
Hampton High School	Public	7-12	458 5th St	Hampton	68843	Hamilton County	Hampton Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 725-3116	73	11	6.9	35.6%	71 (97.3%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)	$27,005	$298	$21,568
McCool Junction Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	209 South Gragan Ave	Mc Cool Junction	68401	York County	Mc Cool Junction Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 724-2231	127	12	10.2	37.0%	120 (94.5%)	2 (1.6%)	5 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$22,024	$604	$19,116
Sutton Secondary School	Public	7-12	1107 N Saunders	Sutton	68979	Clay County	Sutton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 773-4303	179	17	10.2	38.0%	139 (77.7%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (20.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	46.4	98^th of 168 public high schools	41.7%		44.5	118^th of 215 public high schools	45.1%	20	$18,291	$109	$15,840
Aurora High School	Public	9-12	300 M St	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 694-6923	372	35	10.5	36.3%	328 (88.2%)	6 (1.6%)	26 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	23	134^th of 168 public high schools	20.2%		42	123^rd of 215 public high schools	42.8%	11	$20,677	$321	$17,614
York High School	Public	9-12	1005 Duke Dr	York	68467	York County	York Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 362-6655	492	30	16.2	43.1%	385 (78.3%)	12 (2.4%)	83 (16.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	19.8	142^nd of 168 public high schools	15.5%		35	141^st of 215 public high schools	34.4%	1	$16,827	$664	$13,148
Giltner High School	Public	7-12	#2 West 6th Rd	Giltner	68841	Hamilton County	Giltner Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 849-2238	97	12	8.1	38.1%	90 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)								(n/a)	$22,077	$560	$17,798
Harvard High School	Public	9-12	506 E North St	Harvard	68944	Clay County	Harvard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 772-2171	60	9	6.5		38 (63.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (36.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$45,753	$1,258	$41,752

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