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Ainsworth High School

Summary:

Ainsworth High School is a public high school in Ainsworth, Nebraska, serving 119 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Ainsworth Community Schools district, which is ranked 123 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ainsworth High School's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high ranking of 26th out of 219 Nebraska high schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 213th out of 246 in 2015-2016. In the most recent school year, the school ranked 111th out of 168 Nebraska high schools, with a 2-star rating. Compared to the nearby Rock County High School, which ranked 100th out of 215 Nebraska high schools in 2022-2023 with a 3-star rating, Ainsworth High School is performing slightly below the regional average.

While Ainsworth High School has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, it has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.5% to 21.6% in recent years, slightly higher than the 21.1% rate at Rock County High School. Academically, Ainsworth High School's 11th-grade students performed better than the state average in ACT/Science, but underperformed in ACT/English Language Arts and ACT/Mathematics compared to the state. The school also has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 47.9% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 40.21% at Rock County High School. Despite higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, Ainsworth High School's academic performance in some areas still lags behind the state average, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and utilization.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 520 E 2nd St
       Ainsworth, NE  69210-0065

(402) 387-2082

District: Ainsworth Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,197 Help


Feeder schools for Ainsworth High School:

Elementary:    Ainsworth Elementary School
Middle:    Ainsworth Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  114

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Hispanic:
11.4%
American Indian:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ainsworth High School ranks worse than 66.1% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ainsworth 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 (84.2%), Hispanic (11.4%), American Indian (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ainsworth High School is 7.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ainsworth High School is $29,197.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ainsworth High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ainsworth High School 111th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Ainsworth High School in the ranking list.)

Ainsworth Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ainsworth Community Schools 123rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ainsworth High School

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Rank History for all students at Ainsworth High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 22.67 232nd 249 6.8%
2007 46.50 164th 247 33.6%
2008 10.90 249th 252 1.2%
2009 41.51 175th 251 30.3%
2010 61.69 91st 249 63.5%
2011 65.90 74th 252 70.6%
2012 63.89 85th 245 65.3%
2013 32.43 190th 247 23.1%
2014 58.09 112th 247 54.7%
2015 34.45 187th 242 22.7%
2016 22.83 213th 246 13.4%
2017 42.24 126th 219 42.5%
2018 82.64 26th 219 88.1%
2019 43.04 124th 217 42.9%
2021 79.88 36th 209 82.8%
2022 44.55 117th 202 42.1%
2023 50.64 104th 215 51.6%
2024 39.13 111th 168 33.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ainsworth High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.57 25th 89 71.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ainsworth High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.49 51st 144 64.6%
2019 76.52 26th 142 81.7%
2021 86.19 17th 138 87.7%
2022 42.56 77th 132 41.7%
2023 47.47 74th 136 45.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Ainsworth High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.45 10th 138 92.8%
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Rank History for White students at Ainsworth High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.29 25th 205 87.8%
2019 36.73 133rd 207 35.7%
2021 75.53 39th 200 80.5%
2022 38.37 123rd 196 37.2%
2023 46.88 110th 206 46.6%
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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 Ainsworth High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 293 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1989 272 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 277
1990 276 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1991 272 1 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 279
1992 277 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 283
1993 292 1 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 301
1994 195 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1995 207 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1996 207 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1997 212 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1998 208 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 213
1999 208 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2000 232 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2001 217 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2002 225 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2003 225 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2004 212 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2005 195 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2006 188 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2007 173 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2008 159 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2009 166 0 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2010 158 1 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 170
2011 158 0 1 8 0 0 5 0 172
2012 161 0 2 7 0 0 2 0 172
2013 154 1 1 3 0 0 2 0 161
2014 150 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 157
2015 146 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 149
2016 141 0 0 2 3 0 2 0 148
2017 132 0 0 3 3 0 1 0 139
2018 128 0 0 3 4 0 1 0 136
2019 124 0 0 4 5 0 0 0 133
2020 133 0 0 7 4 0 0 0 144
2021 130 0 0 7 4 0 1 0 142
2022 121 0 0 8 2 0 1 0 132
2023 102 0 0 12 3 1 1 0 119
2024 96 0 0 13 2 1 2 0 114

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 Ainsworth High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 296 20.3 14.5 19.3
1989 277 20.3 13.6 18.4
1990 281 20.2 13.9 16
1991 279 19.9 14.0 13.3
1992 283 19.3 14.6 14.8
1993 301 19.7 15.3 14.6
1994 202 15.9 12.7 17.3
1995 214 15.9 13.5 12.1
1996 214 15.9 13.5 12.1
1997 216 16.2 13.3 15.7
1998 213 16.3 13.1 18.8
1999 208 15.2 13.7 24.5
2000 235 16.0 14.7 28.1
2001 218 15.3 14.2 32.1
2002 228 15.9 14.3 30.3
2003 228 15.9 14.3 30.3
2004 215 15.7 13.7 32.6
2005 199 15.4 12.9 30.7
2006 192 15.6 12.3 25
2007 177 16.1 11.0 23.7
2008 169 15.4 11.0 29
2009 177 15.0 11.8 33.3
2010 170 16.3 10.3 32.4
2011 172 14.1 12.1 44.8
2012 172 14.5 11.8 42.4
2013 161 14.8 10.8 46
2014 157 15.8 9.9 45.2
2015 149 15.0 9.9 40.9
2016 148 15.0 9.8 37.8
2017 139 15.4 8.9 40.3
2018 136 16.6 8.1 41.9
2019 133 16.6 7.9 34.6
2020 144 16.3 8.8 37.5
2021 142 16.0 8.8 44.4
2022 132 16.0 8.2 39.4
2023 119 16.5 7.2 47.9
2024 114 15.0 7.5 50

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 Ainsworth High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 296 20.3 14.5 19.3
1989 277 20.3 13.6 18.4
1990 281 20.2 13.9 16
1991 279 19.9 14.0 13.3
1992 283 19.3 14.6 14.8
1993 301 19.7 15.3 14.6
1994 202 15.9 12.7 17.3
1995 214 15.9 13.5 12.1
1996 214 15.9 13.5 12.1
1997 216 16.2 13.3 15.7
1998 213 16.3 13.1 18.8
1999 208 15.2 13.7 24.5
2000 235 16.0 14.7 28.1
2001 218 15.3 14.2 32.1
2002 228 15.9 14.3 30.3
2003 228 15.9 14.3 30.3
2004 215 15.7 13.7 32.6
2005 199 15.4 12.9 30.7
2006 192 15.6 12.3 25
2007 177 16.1 11.0 23.7
2008 169 15.4 11.0 29
2009 177 15.0 11.8 33.3
2010 170 16.3 10.3 32.4
2011 172 14.1 12.1 44.8
2012 172 14.5 11.8 42.4
2013 161 14.8 10.8 46
2014 157 15.8 9.9 45.2
2015 149 15.0 9.9 40.9
2016 148 15.0 9.8 37.8
2017 139 15.4 8.9 40.3
2018 136 16.6 8.1 41.9
2019 133 16.6 7.9 34.6
2020 144 16.3 8.8 37.5
2021 142 16.0 8.8 44.4
2022 132 16.0 8.2 39.4
2023 119 16.5 7.2 47.9
2024 114 15.0 7.5 50

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 Ainsworth High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $227 (1.1%) $18,657 (88.8%) $21,008
2020 $94 (0.5%) $17,658 (85.6%) $20,629
2021 $714 (3.2%) $18,633 (82.7%) $22,536
2022 $872 (3.5%) $20,875 (82.7%) $25,245
2023 $1,199 (4.1%) $24,124 (82.6%) $29,197

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ainsworth High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 124th of 217 High schoolsRanks 104th of 215 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Ainsworth High School)32.335.3
 3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Ainsworth Community Schools)32.335.3
 3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ainsworth High School)35.526.5
 9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Ainsworth Community Schools)35.526.5
 9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Ainsworth High School)2935.3
 6.3%
   11th Grade Science (Ainsworth Community Schools)2935.3
 6.3%
   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 Students133119
 10.5%
African American00
American Indian53
 40%
Asian00
Hispanic412
 200%
Pacific Islander01
White124102
 17.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.6%47.9%
 13.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ainsworth High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 114 students attended Ainsworth High School.

Students at Ainsworth High School are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Ainsworth High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ainsworth Elementary School
Middle : Ainsworth Middle School

Ainsworth High School ranks 111th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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