Howells Senior High School

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Howells Senior High School ranks 113 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Howells Senior High School is a public high school located in Howells, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 146 students. The school is part of the Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools district, which is ranked 55 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Howells Senior High School has consistently performed well academically, ranking among the top 25% of Nebraska high schools in recent years. The school's performance for female and male students, as well as White students, is particularly noteworthy, with the school ranking in the top 36, top 10, and top 20 of Nebraska high schools, respectively, in the 2020-2021 school year. Howells Senior High School also outperforms the state averages in various standardized tests, including the ACT and NSCAS assessments.

While Howells Senior High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, the school generally outperforms the nearby schools, such as Schuyler Central High School, Wisner-Pilger High School, and Stanton High School, in terms of academic performance and test scores. This highlights the relative strength of Howells Senior High School within the local region, which may be attributed to factors such as its high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio.

Detail:

Public 7-12

417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641-4133

(402) 986-1621

District: Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,200

Feeder schools for Howells Senior High School:

Elementary:	Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge
Prekindergarten:	Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Howells

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 146

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Hispanic:

14.4%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Howells Senior High School ranks better than 65.4% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.99. (See more...)

Compare Details Howells Senior High School ranks worse than 52.6% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.03. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Howells Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), Hispanic (14.4%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Howells Senior High School employs 15.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howells Senior High School is $21,200.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Howells Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Howells Senior High School 81^st of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Howells Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Howells Senior High School 113^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Howells Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools 55^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Howells Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Howells Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2016	45.94	148^th	255	42.0%
2017	29.13	188^th	236	20.3%
2018	82.06	21^st	225	90.7%
2021	51.08	116^th	223	48.0%
2022	78.41	33^rd	249	86.7%
2023	64.99	82^nd	238	65.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Howells Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.02	60^th	144	58.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Howells Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	83.32	17^th	203	91.6%
2022	74.45	38^th	234	83.8%
2023	52.88	102^nd	217	53.0%

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

Rank History for Howells Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Howells Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2015	56.89	105^th	242	56.6%
2016	59.68	103^rd	246	58.1%
2017	54.44	108^th	219	50.7%
2018	39.13	135^th	219	38.4%
2019	76.54	43^rd	217	80.2%
2021	85.90	24^th	209	88.5%
2022	59.23	75^th	202	62.9%
2023	46.03	113^th	215	47.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Howells Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	81.57	16^th	142	88.7%
2021	70.23	36^th	138	73.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Howells Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	55.19	60^th	138	56.5%
2019	82.25	22^nd	140	84.3%
2021	90.44	10^th	130	92.3%
2022	70.54	36^th	135	73.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Howells Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	34.53	143^rd	205	30.2%
2019	67.83	54^th	207	73.9%
2021	86.43	20^th	200	90.0%
2022	65.71	61^st	196	68.9%
2023	48.56	107^th	206	48.1%

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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 Howells Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	93	0	1	0	1	4	99
2013	88	0	0	2	0	3	93
2014	88	0	1	2	1	1	93
2015	86	0	1	3	2	1	93
2016	142	0	2	9	1	1	155
2017	133	0	1	15	1	5	155
2018	130	0	0	18	1	4	153
2019	125	0	0	13	0	4	142
2020	121	0	0	22	0	4	147
2021	122	0	0	27	0	3	152
2022	123	1	0	21	0	0	145
2023	124	1	0	21	0	0	146

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 Howells Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	99	11.0	8.9	20.2
2013	93	11.1	8.3	24.7
2014	93	11.9	7.7	26.9
2015	93	12.0	7.7	24.7
2016	155	15.0	10.3	23.2
2017	155	14.9	10.3	25.8
2018	153	14.9	10.2	28.8
2019	142	14.1	10.0	28.2
2020	147	14.4	10.1	32.7
2021	152	14.2	10.6	39.5
2022	145	15.4	9.4	26.2
2023	146	15.2	9.5	34.9

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 Howells Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	99	11.0	8.9	20.2
2013	93	11.1	8.3	24.7
2014	93	11.9	7.7	26.9
2015	93	12.0	7.7	24.7
2016	155	15.0	10.3	23.2
2017	155	14.9	10.3	25.8
2018	153	14.9	10.2	28.8
2019	142	14.1	10.0	28.2
2020	147	14.4	10.1	32.7
2021	152	14.2	10.6	39.5
2022	145	15.4	9.4	26.2
2023	146	15.2	9.5	34.9

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 Howells Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$247 (1.2%)	$16,114 (79.4%)	$20,286
2020	$301 (1.5%)	$15,661 (79.1%)	$19,789
2021	$859 (4.4%)	$15,556 (80.5%)	$19,324
2022	$150 (0.8%)	$16,991 (87.8%)	$19,362
2023	$150 (0.7%)	$17,325 (81.7%)	$21,200

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howells Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 43^rd of 217 High schools	Ranks 113^th of 215 High schools	32.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Howells Senior High School)	67	60	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools)	67	60	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Howells Senior High School)	79	78	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools)	79	78	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Howells Senior High School)	64	52.4	11.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools)	64	52.4	11.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Howells Senior High School)	44	23.8	20.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools)	44	23.8	20.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Howells Senior High School)	32	19.1	13%
11th Grade Science (Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools)	32	19.1	13%
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	142	146	2.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	21	61.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	125	124	0.8%
Two or More Races	4	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.2%	34.9%	6.8%

Schools Near Howells Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)		NSCAS Mathematics (2023)		NSCAS Science (2023)	ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Howells Senior High School	Public	7-12	417 Center Street	Howells	68641	Colfax County	Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 986-1621	146	15	9.5	34.9%	124 (84.9%)	1 (0.7%)	21 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46	113^th of 215 public high schools	47.4%		59.2	75^th of 202 public high schools	62.9%	38	60.0	78.0	65.0	69.0	81.0	52.4	23.8	19.1	$21,200	$150	$17,325
Clarkson Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	649 Cherry St	Clarkson	68629	Colfax County	Clarkson Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 892-3454	116	13	8.9	35.3%	106 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	47.5	110^th of 215 public high schools	48.8%					(n/a)	62.0	70.0	84.0	53.0		40.0	30.0	25.0	$23,730	$188	$19,419
Leigh High School	Public	7-12	222 W 4th St	Leigh	68643	Colfax County	Leigh Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 487-2228	99	11	8.8	26.3%	93 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	75.6	43^rd of 215 public high schools	80.0%		92.5	10^th of 202 public high schools	95.0%	33	75.0	100.0	94.0	95.0		63.2	47.4	26.3	$24,373	$562	$20,717
West Point-Beemer High School	Public	9-12	1200 E Washington	West Point	68788	Cuming County	West Point Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 372-5546	247	22	11.0	51.8%	145 (58.7%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	36.6	135^th of 215 public high schools	37.2%		24.5	154^th of 202 public high schools	23.8%	19						16.3	38.8	22.5	$19,441	$778	$16,810
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	66	13	5.0	53.0%	54 (81.8%)	2 (3.0%)	8 (12.1%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	60.4	85^th of 215 public high schools	60.5%					(n/a)						38.5	38.5		$39,193	$1,955	$34,476
Wisner-Pilger High School	Public	7-12	801 18th St	Wisner	68791	Cuming County	Wisner-Pilger Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 529-3249	188	18	10.2	42.6%	161 (85.6%)	1 (0.5%)	22 (11.7%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	17	187^th of 215 public high schools	13.0%		57.9	81^st of 202 public high schools	59.9%	106	60.0	74.0	76.0	72.0	72.0	17.2	20.7	17.2	$23,781	$45	$19,299
Stanton High School	Public	7-12	1007 Kingwood St	Stanton	68779	Stanton County	Stanton Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 439-2250	176	18	9.5	39.8%	156 (88.6%)	2 (1.1%)	10 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	19.6	178^th of 215 public high schools	17.2%					(n/a)	44.0	73.0	59.0	84.0	81.0	18.8	21.9	18.8	$27,150	$282	$22,315
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	623	44	14.1	61.3%	76 (12.2%)	11 (1.8%)	531 (85.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5.9	209^th of 215 public high schools	2.8%		11.1	187^th of 202 public high schools	7.4%	22						11.5	11.5	7.7	$14,025	$1,235	$10,881

Frequently Asked Questions about Howells Senior High School

Is Howells Senior High School a good school?

Howells Senior High School ranks 113^th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Howells Senior High School?

Howells Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Dodge
Prekindergarten : Howells-Dodge Elementary School/Howells

What district is Howells Senior High School in?

Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools

How many students attend Howells Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 146 students attended Howells Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Howells Senior High School?

Students at Howells Senior High School are 85% White, 14% Hispanic.

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