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West Holt High School

Summary:

West Holt High School is a public high school located in Atkinson, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 215 students. The school is part of the West Holt Public Schools district, which is ranked 30 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Holt High School consistently performs above the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in ACT/English Language Arts, ACT/Mathematics, and ACT/Science for 11th-grade students, as well as NSCAS/English Language Arts, NSCAS/Mathematics, and NSCAS/Science for 8th-grade students. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.0% to 97.1% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average. Additionally, West Holt High School has shown strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, and white students, with several top rankings in the state. The school also stands out for its exceptional performance with low socioeconomic status students, ranking 1st out of 83 Nebraska high schools in this category for the 2020-2021 school year.

Compared to the nearby O'Neill High School, which is 17.75 miles away, West Holt High School consistently outperforms in academic measures, such as standardized test scores and graduation rates. However, Stuart High School, which is only 9.09 miles away, also demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in certain subject areas like ACT/English Language Arts and NSCAS/Science. This suggests that West Holt High School is part of a region with a relatively high-performing educational ecosystem, which may contribute to the school's overall success.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1000 N Main
       Atkinson, NE  68713-0457

(402) 925-2890

District: West Holt Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,866 Help


Feeder schools for West Holt High School:

Elementary:    Atkinson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  203

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.7%
Hispanic:
8.9%
African American:
1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Holt High School ranks better than 82.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Holt High School ranks better than 77.4% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Holt High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), Hispanic (8.9%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Holt High School is 10. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Holt High School is $18,866.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Holt High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Holt High School 35th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See West Holt High School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks West Holt High School 38th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See West Holt High School in the ranking list.)

West Holt Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks West Holt Public Schools 30th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Holt High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Holt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 53.81 129th 254 49.2%
2011 49.08 140th 246 43.1%
2012 46.18 151st 255 40.8%
2013 64.72 79th 248 68.1%
2014 77.06 36th 252 85.7%
2015 64.33 83rd 256 67.6%
2016 58.00 105th 255 58.8%
2017 52.82 114th 236 51.7%
2018 47.31 118th 225 47.6%
2019 75.75 41st 247 83.4%
2021 86.58 13th 223 94.2%
2022 78.08 34th 249 86.3%
2023 72.31 58th 238 75.6%
2024 76.80 35th 200 82.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Holt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.38 19th 120 84.2%
2019 82.93 9th 123 92.7%
2021 76.32 16th 115 86.1%
2022 71.25 26th 118 78.0%
2023 68.76 36th 144 75.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at West Holt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.32 73rd 147 50.3%
2022 61.35 59th 150 60.7%
2023 65.39 56th 146 61.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at West Holt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.70 57th 153 62.7%
2021 72.09 27th 144 81.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at West Holt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.93 123rd 203 39.4%
2019 70.75 46th 222 79.3%
2021 86.06 11th 204 94.6%
2022 77.40 32nd 234 86.3%
2023 71.95 49th 217 77.4%
2024 74.32 31st 141 78.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Holt High School

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Rank History for all high school students at West Holt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 68.53 63rd 252 75.0%
2009 73.85 50th 251 80.1%
2010 68.06 65th 249 73.9%
2011 78.75 33rd 252 86.9%
2012 71.60 47th 245 80.8%
2013 61.73 87th 247 64.8%
2014 73.76 55th 247 77.7%
2015 53.92 117th 242 51.7%
2016 59.34 105th 246 57.3%
2017 68.60 65th 219 70.3%
2018 66.17 73rd 219 66.7%
2019 76.33 44th 217 79.7%
2021 63.05 71st 209 66.0%
2022 34.18 135th 202 33.2%
2023 70.27 58th 215 73.0%
2024 74.99 38th 168 77.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Holt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.80 1st 83 98.8%
2023 71.00 24th 89 73.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at West Holt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.30 53rd 142 62.7%
2023 74.77 31st 136 77.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at West Holt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.88 15th 140 89.3%
2022 26.70 96th 135 28.9%
2023 59.76 56th 135 58.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at West Holt High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.35 83rd 205 59.5%
2019 69.35 51st 207 75.4%
2021 60.41 71st 200 64.5%
2022 28.39 146th 196 25.5%
2023 70.49 49th 206 76.2%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Holt High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 142 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2008 145 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2009 145 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2010 192 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2011 184 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 187
2012 148 1 1 40 0 0 1 0 191
2013 176 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 179
2014 159 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 160
2015 159 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 167
2016 151 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 153
2017 155 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 159
2018 158 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 162
2019 162 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 171
2020 172 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 183
2021 178 0 0 12 0 0 2 0 192
2022 182 2 0 12 0 0 1 0 197
2023 196 3 0 16 0 0 0 0 215
2024 182 3 0 18 0 0 0 0 203

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 West Holt High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 144 16.5 8.7 29.2
2008 149 17.0 8.8 36.9
2009 147 14.1 10.4 38.1
2010 194 15.1 12.8 36.6
2011 187 17.7 10.5 36.4
2012 191 18.7 10.2 38.7
2013 179 18.7 9.5 43
2014 160 18.4 8.6 43.1
2015 167 18.0 9.2 48.5
2016 153 18.0 8.5 37.3
2017 159 18.0 8.8 36.5
2018 162 17.8 9.0 35.2
2019 171 17.9 9.5 44.4
2020 183 19.9 9.1 41.5
2021 192 19.8 9.6 51
2022 197 19.1 10.2 44.2
2023 215 20.3 10.5 40.5
2024 203 20.2 10.0 41.9

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 West Holt High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 144 16.5 8.7 29.2
2008 149 17.0 8.8 36.9
2009 147 14.1 10.4 38.1
2010 194 15.1 12.8 36.6
2011 187 17.7 10.5 36.4
2012 191 18.7 10.2 38.7
2013 179 18.7 9.5 43
2014 160 18.4 8.6 43.1
2015 167 18.0 9.2 48.5
2016 153 18.0 8.5 37.3
2017 159 18.0 8.8 36.5
2018 162 17.8 9.0 35.2
2019 171 17.9 9.5 44.4
2020 183 19.9 9.1 41.5
2021 192 19.8 9.6 51
2022 197 19.1 10.2 44.2
2023 215 20.3 10.5 40.5
2024 203 20.2 10.0 41.9

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 West Holt High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $321 (1.6%) $16,925 (86.1%) $19,649
2020 $527 (2.7%) $16,783 (85.8%) $19,566
2021 $365 (1.9%) $17,082 (86.9%) $19,663
2022 $1,456 (6.8%) $17,694 (82.6%) $21,409
2023 $274 (1.5%) $16,587 (87.9%) $18,866

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Holt High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 58th of 238 Middle schools
 7.8%
Ranks 44th of 217 High schoolsRanks 58th of 215 High schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Holt High School)7558
 17%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Holt Public Schools)7558
 17%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Holt High School)7289
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Holt Public Schools)7289
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Holt High School)5671
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Holt Public Schools)5671
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Holt High School)5677
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Holt Public Schools)5677
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (West Holt High School)6777
 10%
   8th Grade Science (West Holt Public Schools)6777
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Holt High School)46.444.4
 2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Holt Public Schools)46.444.4
 2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Holt High School)46.447.2
 0.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Holt Public Schools)46.447.2
 0.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (West Holt High School)42.930.6
 12.3%
   11th Grade Science (West Holt Public Schools)42.930.6
 12.3%
   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 Students171215
 25.7%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic716
 128.6%
Pacific Islander00
White162196
 21%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.4%40.5%
 4%

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West Holt High School ranks 38th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at West Holt High School are 90% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% African American.

West Holt High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Atkinson Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 203 students attended West Holt High School.


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