Johnson County Central High School

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Johnson County Central High School ranks 114 th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Johnson County Central High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Tecumseh, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 153 students. The school is part of the Johnson County Central Public Schools district, which is ranked 125 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Johnson County Central High School has seen fluctuating performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates in ACT English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science ranging from around 10-60% in recent years. While the school's performance is generally below the state averages, it is often stronger than some nearby smaller rural schools, such as Htrs High School and Pawnee City Secondary School. The school has maintained a relatively stable four-year graduation rate, ranging from around 87% to 92% in recent years, which is on par with or slightly higher than the graduation rates of nearby schools like Auburn High School.

One significant concern at Johnson County Central High School is the high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from around 18% to 25% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and also higher than the rates of nearby schools like Freeman High School. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 36-52% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, which is higher than the rates of nearby schools like Auburn High School and Freeman High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

358 N 6th
Tecumseh, NE 68450-0338

(402) 335-3328

District: Johnson County Central Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
114^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,915

Feeder schools for Johnson County Central High School:

Elementary:	Johnson County Central Elementary-Cook
	Johnson County Central El-Tecumseh
Middle:	Johnson County Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 153

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.0%

Hispanic:

27.5%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Johnson County Central High School ranks worse than 67.9% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Johnson County 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnson County Central High School is $23,915.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Johnson County Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson County Central High School 114^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Johnson County Central High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Johnson County Central Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson County Central Public Schools 125^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Johnson County Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Johnson County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2008	71.47	50^th	252	80.2%
2009	62.13	96^th	251	61.8%
2010	58.63	107^th	249	57.0%
2011	73.13	55^th	252	78.2%
2012	40.58	174^th	245	29.0%
2013	67.84	69^th	247	72.1%
2014	63.42	95^th	247	61.5%
2015	56.45	107^th	242	55.8%
2016	53.56	130^th	246	47.2%
2017	21.38	177^th	219	19.2%
2018	70.27	61^st	219	72.1%
2019	12.89	195^th	217	10.1%
2021	27.26	159^th	209	23.9%
2022	11.84	184^th	202	8.9%
2023	14.27	194^th	215	9.8%
2024	35.67	114^th	168	32.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Johnson County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.46	15^th	79	81.0%
2022	36.02	49^th	74	33.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Johnson County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	76.57	34^th	144	76.4%
2021	35.85	93^rd	138	32.6%
2023	23.94	104^th	136	23.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Johnson County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.20	54^th	138	60.9%
2022	14.37	119^th	135	11.9%

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Rank History for White students at Johnson County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	58.30	85^th	205	58.5%
2021	26.88	152^nd	200	24.0%
2022	7.85	187^th	196	4.6%
2023	29.78	155^th	206	24.8%
2024	38.54	82^nd	125	34.4%

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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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Enrollment information for Johnson County Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	127	5	7	17	1	n/a	n/a	157
2009	147	4	5	18	1	n/a	n/a	175
2010	118	2	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	140
2011	113	2	5	18	0	1	2	141
2012	121	1	3	18	0	0	6	149
2013	120	1	4	23	1	0	4	153
2014	124	1	2	30	0	0	6	163
2015	125	0	3	32	0	0	6	166
2016	118	0	2	38	0	0	3	161
2017	117	0	1	34	0	0	7	159
2018	112	1	1	34	0	0	7	155
2019	99	1	0	36	0	0	8	144
2020	89	0	0	39	0	0	8	136
2021	82	1	0	48	1	0	4	136
2022	102	0	0	45	1	0	5	153
2023	104	2	1	42	2	0	2	153

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 Johnson County Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	157	15.5	10.1	34.4
2009	175	15.5	11.3	28.6
2010	140	15.4	9.0	33.6
2011	141	15.5	9.0	34
2012	149	16.1	9.2	38.9
2013	153	16.1	9.4	47.7
2014	163	15.8	10.2	52.8
2015	166	17.0	9.7	54.8
2016	161	17.0	9.4	50.9
2017	159	17.2	9.2	54.7
2018	155	17.4	8.9	49
2019	144	17.4	8.2	47.9
2020	136	16.9	8.0	49.3
2021	136	15.5	8.7	52.9
2022	153	15.4	9.9	36.6
2023	153	15.6	9.7	47.1

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 Johnson County Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	157	15.5	10.1	34.4
2009	175	15.5	11.3	28.6
2010	140	15.4	9.0	33.6
2011	141	15.5	9.0	34
2012	149	16.1	9.2	38.9
2013	153	16.1	9.4	47.7
2014	163	15.8	10.2	52.8
2015	166	17.0	9.7	54.8
2016	161	17.0	9.4	50.9
2017	159	17.2	9.2	54.7
2018	155	17.4	8.9	49
2019	144	17.4	8.2	47.9
2020	136	16.9	8.0	49.3
2021	136	15.5	8.7	52.9
2022	153	15.4	9.9	36.6
2023	153	15.6	9.7	47.1

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 Johnson County Central High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$611 (2.8%)	$17,979 (83.7%)	$21,489
2020	$460 (2.0%)	$19,098 (84.1%)	$22,704
2021	$829 (3.5%)	$19,571 (83.1%)	$23,537
2022	$367 (1.6%)	$19,521 (84.2%)	$23,179
2023	$451 (1.9%)	$20,152 (84.3%)	$23,915

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnson County Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 195^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 194^th of 215 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson County Central High School)	15.2	26.9	11.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson County Central Public Schools)	15.2	26.9	11.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Johnson County Central High School)	24.2	7.7	16.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Johnson County Central Public Schools)	24.2	7.7	16.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Johnson County Central High School)	15.2	15.4	0.2%
11th Grade Science (Johnson County Central Public Schools)	15.2	15.4	0.2%
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	144	153	6.3%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	36	42	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	99	104	5.1%
Two or More Races	8	2	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.9%	47.1%	0.9%

Schools Near Johnson County Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2024)		NSCAS Mathematics (2024)		NSCAS Science (2024)	ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	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	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Johnson County Central High School	Public	9-12	358 N 6th	Tecumseh	68450	Johnson County	Johnson County Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 335-3328	153	16	9.7	47.1%	104 (68.0%)	2 (1.3%)	42 (27.5%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	35.7	114^th of 168 public high schools	32.1%		14.3	194^th of 215 public high schools	9.8%	80						61.8	35.3	44.1	$23,915	$451	$20,152
High School At Johnson	Public	7-12	310 Main St	Johnson	68378	Nemaha County	Johnson-Brock Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 868-5235	161	14	11.7	32.9%	154 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	95.6	6^th of 168 public high schools	96.4%		68.9	62^nd of 215 public high schools	71.2%	56		82.9				83.3	79.2	83.3	$15,723	$754	$13,431
Sterling High School	Public	7-12	250 Main St	Sterling	68443	Johnson County	Sterling Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 866-4761	89	9	9.4	34.8%	81 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					69.0				$20,395	$322	$18,527
Lewiston High School	Public	7-12	306 Tiger Ave	Lewiston	68380	Pawnee County	Lewiston Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 865-4675	71	11	6.5	59.2%	65 (91.5%)	1 (1.4%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)									$34,906	$147	$30,251
Auburn High School	Public	9-12	1829 Central Ave	Auburn	68305	Nemaha County	Auburn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 274-4328	247	19	12.9	42.1%	232 (93.9%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	67.3	58^th of 168 public high schools	65.5%		38.1	130^th of 215 public high schools	39.5%	72						66.0	50.0	68.0	$19,192	$213	$16,983
Freeman High School	Public	7-12	415 Eighth St	Adams	68301	Gage County	Freeman Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 988-2525	199	17	11.5	18.6%	197 (99.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.4	77^th of 168 public high schools	54.2%		19	182^nd of 215 public high schools	15.3%	105	80.6	84.9	69.0	76.0		63.6	48.5	57.6	$17,212	$293	$15,151
Pawnee City Secondary School	Public	7-12	729 E St	Pawnee City	68420	Pawnee County	Pawnee City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 852-2988	117	15	7.7	53.8%	115 (98.3%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.1	22^nd of 168 public high schools	86.9%		19.7	177^th of 215 public high schools	17.7%	155	60.0		55.0			64.7	76.5		$29,059	$384	$24,927
Htrs High School	Public	9-12	810 Central Ave	Humboldt	68376	Richardson County	Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 862-2151	73	14	5.2	24.7%	65 (89.0%)	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.5%)								(n/a)									$38,513	$1,195	$33,929

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson County Central High School

How many students attend Johnson County Central High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 153 students attended Johnson County Central High School.

Is Johnson County Central High School a good school?

Johnson County Central High School ranks 114^th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Johnson County Central High School?

Students at Johnson County Central High School are 68% White, 27% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Johnson County Central High School in?

Johnson County Central Public Schools

What schools feed into Johnson County Central High School?

Johnson County Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Johnson County Central Elementary-Cook
Elementary : Johnson County Central El-Tecumseh
Middle : Johnson County Central Middle School

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