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Arapahoe High School

Summary:

Arapahoe High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Arapahoe, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 151 students. The school is part of the Arapahoe Public Schools district, which is ranked 136 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arapahoe High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.74%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's test scores are mixed, with better performance than the state in some areas like 8th grade NSCAS English Language Arts and Science, but lagging behind in 7th and 8th grade NSCAS Mathematics. Arapahoe High School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.86% to 54.3% over the past three years, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage. However, the school spends more per student ($19,095 in 2022-2023) and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 11 over the past three years.

Compared to nearby schools, Arapahoe High School's performance is mixed. While it outperforms Elwood High School in most metrics, it lags behind Southern Valley Junior/Senior High and Cambridge High School in areas like test scores and school rankings. Additionally, Arapahoe High School's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking ranging from 15th out of 219 schools in 2017-2018 to 222nd out of 247 schools in 2013-2014, and its female students consistently outperforming their male counterparts.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 610 Walnut
       Arapahoe, NE  68922

(308) 962-5458

District: Arapahoe Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,095 Help


Feeder schools for Arapahoe High School:

Elementary:    Arapahoe Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  151

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.7%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Two or more races:
2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arapahoe High School ranks worse than 66.7% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details Arapahoe High School ranks better than 54% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arapahoe High School is 10. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arapahoe High School is $19,095.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Arapahoe High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arapahoe High School 156th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Arapahoe High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Arapahoe High School 99th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Arapahoe High School in the ranking list.)

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Arapahoe Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arapahoe Public Schools 136th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arapahoe High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Arapahoe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.11 2nd 226 99.1%
2007 87.86 3rd 227 98.7%
2008 74.98 15th 245 93.9%
2009 70.58 34th 243 86.0%
2010 63.03 79th 254 68.9%
2011 56.58 112th 246 54.5%
2012 76.27 34th 255 86.7%
2013 68.77 61st 248 75.4%
2014 54.03 115th 252 54.4%
2015 67.07 66th 256 74.2%
2016 71.56 49th 255 80.8%
2017 57.43 97th 236 58.9%
2018 33.96 165th 225 26.7%
2019 53.22 119th 247 51.8%
2021 19.23 194th 223 13.0%
2022 30.27 191st 249 23.3%
2023 41.04 158th 238 33.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Arapahoe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.55 12th 123 90.2%
2021 49.03 61st 115 47.0%
2023 48.18 85th 144 41.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Arapahoe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.02 74th 147 49.7%
2021 31.91 99th 137 27.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Arapahoe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.67 158th 203 22.2%
2019 44.46 121st 222 45.5%
2021 13.67 194th 204 4.9%
2022 24.32 196th 234 16.2%
2023 31.22 161st 217 25.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Arapahoe High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Arapahoe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.82 43rd 249 82.7%
2007 57.85 107th 247 56.7%
2008 64.75 81st 252 67.9%
2009 73.35 51st 251 79.7%
2010 69.55 55th 249 77.9%
2011 26.41 208th 252 17.5%
2012 65.09 80th 245 67.3%
2013 63.00 82nd 247 66.8%
2014 17.16 222nd 247 10.1%
2015 43.38 159th 242 34.3%
2016 71.39 59th 246 76.0%
2017 22.79 172nd 219 21.5%
2018 89.39 15th 219 93.2%
2019 40.33 128th 217 41.0%
2021 29.07 151st 209 27.8%
2022 46.07 113th 202 44.1%
2023 53.75 99th 215 54.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Arapahoe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.91 17th 144 88.2%
2021 51.65 67th 138 51.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Arapahoe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.93 17th 138 87.7%
2021 16.37 117th 130 10.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Arapahoe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.33 24th 205 88.3%
2019 36.00 136th 207 34.3%
2021 24.38 162nd 200 19.0%
2022 37.12 129th 196 34.2%
2023 45.34 114th 206 44.7%
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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 Arapahoe High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 78 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1989 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1990 82 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1991 90 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1992 99 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1993 111 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 112
1994 154 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1995 179 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 184
1996 179 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 184
1997 163 0 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 173
1998 165 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1999 170 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2000 157 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2001 150 0 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 157
2002 152 1 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 160
2003 152 1 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 160
2004 146 1 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2005 131 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2006 142 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2007 143 1 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2008 137 1 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2009 145 1 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 154
2010 143 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 150
2011 141 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 147
2012 128 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 132
2013 131 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 137
2014 126 0 1 4 0 0 4 0 135
2015 116 1 1 9 0 0 4 0 131
2016 116 2 1 4 0 0 4 0 127
2017 123 0 2 6 1 0 2 0 134
2018 138 0 1 4 1 0 1 0 145
2019 135 0 1 5 1 0 2 0 144
2020 135 0 1 4 2 0 1 0 143
2021 135 0 1 9 0 0 2 0 147
2022 146 0 1 8 0 0 2 0 157
2023 134 0 0 14 0 0 3 0 151

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 Arapahoe High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 80 10.4 7.6 23.8
1989 78 10.4 7.5 21.8
1990 82 10.4 7.8 22
1991 90 10.3 8.7 23.3
1992 99 10.6 9.3 21.2
1993 112 13.1 8.5 20.5
1994 155 15.1 10.3 23.9
1995 184 16.5 11.2 22.8
1996 184 16.5 11.2 22.8
1997 173 15.8 10.9 21.4
1998 169 14.8 11.4 23.7
1999 173 15.2 11.4 31.2
2000 162 15.2 10.7 35.2
2001 157 15.1 10.4 32.5
2002 160 15.4 10.4 41.3
2003 160 15.4 10.4 41.3
2004 156 12.6 12.4 36.5
2005 138 13.2 10.5 31.9
2006 148 13.7 10.8 31.8
2007 152 14.5 10.5 42.1
2008 147 12.7 11.6 38.1
2009 154 15.2 10.1 40.9
2010 150 15.0 9.9 40
2011 147 15.2 9.6 34.7
2012 132 15.4 8.5 36.4
2013 137 15.2 9.0 40.1
2014 135 15.2 8.8 39.3
2015 131 15.0 8.7 44.3
2016 127 15.0 8.4 44.9
2017 134 14.7 9.0 43.3
2018 145 14.2 10.2 38.6
2019 144 14.2 10.1 51.4
2020 143 14.4 9.9 56.6
2021 147 14.7 9.9 52.4
2022 157 14.2 11.0 45.9
2023 151 15.0 10.0 54.3

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 Arapahoe High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 80 10.4 7.6 23.8
1989 78 10.4 7.5 21.8
1990 82 10.4 7.8 22
1991 90 10.3 8.7 23.3
1992 99 10.6 9.3 21.2
1993 112 13.1 8.5 20.5
1994 155 15.1 10.3 23.9
1995 184 16.5 11.2 22.8
1996 184 16.5 11.2 22.8
1997 173 15.8 10.9 21.4
1998 169 14.8 11.4 23.7
1999 173 15.2 11.4 31.2
2000 162 15.2 10.7 35.2
2001 157 15.1 10.4 32.5
2002 160 15.4 10.4 41.3
2003 160 15.4 10.4 41.3
2004 156 12.6 12.4 36.5
2005 138 13.2 10.5 31.9
2006 148 13.7 10.8 31.8
2007 152 14.5 10.5 42.1
2008 147 12.7 11.6 38.1
2009 154 15.2 10.1 40.9
2010 150 15.0 9.9 40
2011 147 15.2 9.6 34.7
2012 132 15.4 8.5 36.4
2013 137 15.2 9.0 40.1
2014 135 15.2 8.8 39.3
2015 131 15.0 8.7 44.3
2016 127 15.0 8.4 44.9
2017 134 14.7 9.0 43.3
2018 145 14.2 10.2 38.6
2019 144 14.2 10.1 51.4
2020 143 14.4 9.9 56.6
2021 147 14.7 9.9 52.4
2022 157 14.2 11.0 45.9
2023 151 15.0 10.0 54.3

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 Arapahoe High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $04 (0.0%) $13,994 (75.4%) $18,569
2020 $118 (0.6%) $14,759 (75.0%) $19,677
2021 $43 (0.2%) $15,454 (76.5%) $20,193
2022 $471 (2.8%) $13,836 (81.3%) $17,026
2023 $151 (0.8%) $15,991 (83.7%) $19,095

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arapahoe 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 119th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 158th of 238 Middle schools
 18.2%
Ranks 128th of 217 High schoolsRanks 99th of 215 High schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe High School)4046
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Public Schools)4046
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4942
 7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe High School)5236
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe Public Schools)5236
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe High School)5671
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Public Schools)5671
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe High School)5654
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe Public Schools)5654
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Arapahoe High School)6875
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Arapahoe Public Schools)6875
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe High School)33.342.1
 8.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Public Schools)33.342.1
 8.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe High School)33.321.1
 12.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe Public Schools)33.321.1
 12.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Arapahoe High School)27.836.8
 9.1%
   11th Grade Science (Arapahoe Public Schools)27.836.8
 9.1%
   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 Students144151
 4.9%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic514
 180%
Pacific Islander00
White135134
 0.7%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%54.3%
 2.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arapahoe High School

Arapahoe High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arapahoe Elementary School

Students at Arapahoe High School are 89% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Arapahoe High School ranks 99th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 151 students attended Arapahoe High School.


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