Blair High School

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Blair High School ranks 76 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blair High School is a public high school serving 710 students in grades 9-12 in Blair, Nebraska, which is part of the Arlington Public Schools district. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students scoring well above the state average on ACT proficiency tests in English, Math, and Science.

Compared to nearby schools like North High School in Omaha, Blair High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.58%) and a lower proportion of students from low-income families (21.27% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch). This suggests that Blair High School students have access to more educational resources and opportunities. The school also spends more per student ($13,447) than many of its neighbors.

While Blair High School has maintained a strong academic track record, its statewide ranking has declined from a high of 7th out of 247 Nebraska high schools in 2012-2013 to 76th out of 215 in 2022-2023. This indicates that the school may need to continue adapting and innovating to stay competitive with other high-performing schools in the state. However, Blair High School's consistent performance, particularly in subgroups like Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students, demonstrates its ability to provide a quality education for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

440 N 10th St
Blair, NE 68008-0288

(402) 426-4941

District: Blair Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,447

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 710

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blair High School ranks better than 64.7% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blair High School is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Blair High School employs 45.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blair High School is $13,447.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Blair High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blair High School 76^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Blair High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Blair Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Blair Community Schools 30^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blair High School

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Rank History for all students at Blair High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	70.14	56^th	249	77.5%
2007	81.97	7^th	247	97.2%
2008	57.48	117^th	252	53.6%
2009	44.21	164^th	251	34.7%
2010	55.63	123^rd	249	50.6%
2011	78.57	34^th	252	86.5%
2012	70.63	51^st	245	79.2%
2013	90.88	7^th	247	97.2%
2014	83.43	25^th	247	89.9%
2015	80.24	23^rd	242	90.5%
2016	89.64	12^th	246	95.1%
2017	74.40	50^th	219	77.2%
2018	57.62	93^rd	219	57.5%
2019	65.89	65^th	217	70.0%
2021	51.80	101^st	209	51.7%
2022	66.07	57^th	202	71.8%
2023	63.89	76^th	215	64.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blair High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	29.88	57^th	79	27.8%
2019	67.49	20^th	82	75.6%
2021	65.83	15^th	83	81.9%
2022	55.16	25^th	74	66.2%
2023	83.87	14^th	89	84.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Blair High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	48.13	75^th	144	47.9%
2019	48.68	77^th	142	45.8%
2021	46.08	78^th	138	43.5%
2022	71.55	30^th	132	77.3%
2023	60.53	55^th	136	59.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Blair High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	61.84	48^th	138	65.2%
2019	76.82	30^th	140	78.6%
2021	50.05	60^th	130	53.8%
2022	50.17	64^th	135	52.6%
2023	61.13	55^th	135	59.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blair High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	96.74	1^st	43	97.7%

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Rank History for White students at Blair High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	56.73	87^th	205	57.6%
2019	57.83	83^rd	207	59.9%
2021	44.14	112^th	200	44.0%
2022	62.27	69^th	196	64.8%
2023	59.36	77^th	206	62.6%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blair High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	878	2	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	884
1989	888	2	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	896
1990	871	3	7	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	882
1991	900	2	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	911
1992	880	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	884
1993	912	0	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	924
1994	939	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	947
1995	1014	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1022
1996	1014	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1022
1997	1021	1	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1032
1998	727	3	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
1999	720	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	729
2000	739	3	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	749
2001	706	2	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	715
2002	691	3	6	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	705
2003	691	3	6	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	705
2004	673	5	7	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	691
2005	647	6	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	665
2006	677	8	6	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	705
2007	677	7	5	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	705
2008	695	5	6	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	731
2009	715	8	4	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	746
2010	686	9	3	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	716
2011	672	7	2	18	2	0	6	0	707
2012	654	9	2	20	4	0	7	0	696
2013	658	8	2	23	2	0	8	0	701
2014	668	6	3	20	2	0	11	0	710
2015	664	6	2	20	2	0	15	0	709
2016	689	6	2	22	3	1	18	0	741
2017	698	6	4	35	3	2	16	0	764
2018	658	7	6	35	5	2	15	0	728
2019	651	6	6	38	5	2	9	0	717
2020	635	9	5	43	2	2	12	0	708
2021	612	6	5	33	1	1	14	0	672
2022	644	3	4	37	1	1	16	0	706
2023	636	3	4	45	3	2	17	0	710

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 Blair High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	884	51.0	17.3	13
1989	896	51.2	17.5	12.7
1990	882	51.5	17.1	11.8
1991	911	51.5	17.6	10.5
1992	884	51.8	17.0	12.4
1993	924	51.5	17.9	11.1
1994	947	54.6	17.3	10.2
1995	1022	58.8	17.4	6.2
1996	1022	58.8	17.4	6.2
1997	1032	59.2	17.4	7
1998	741	41.4	17.9	6.5
1999	729	42.9	17.0	12.2
2000	749	42.2	17.7	11.6
2001	715	43.9	16.3	9.4
2002	705	45.3	15.6	11.2
2003	705	45.3	15.6	11.2
2004	691	44.0	15.7	10.9
2005	665	45.4	14.6	10.5
2006	705	45.1	15.6	13.2
2007	705	46.0	15.3	12.3
2008	731	45.6	16.0	12
2009	746	45.6	16.4	13.8
2010	716	46.1	15.5	17.6
2011	707	46.7	15.1	17.1
2012	696	46.4	14.9	16.5
2013	701	46.0	15.2	18.4
2014	710	45.4	15.6	19.3
2015	709	46.0	15.4	18.2
2016	741	45.0	16.4	20.1
2017	764	45.5	16.7	22
2018	728	45.1	16.1	20.9
2019	717	45.1	15.8	21.6
2020	708	39.1	18.0	19.5
2021	672	43.2	15.5	20.2
2022	706	43.2	16.3	23.4
2023	710	45.4	15.6	21.3

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 Blair High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	884	51.0	17.3	13
1989	896	51.2	17.5	12.7
1990	882	51.5	17.1	11.8
1991	911	51.5	17.6	10.5
1992	884	51.8	17.0	12.4
1993	924	51.5	17.9	11.1
1994	947	54.6	17.3	10.2
1995	1022	58.8	17.4	6.2
1996	1022	58.8	17.4	6.2
1997	1032	59.2	17.4	7
1998	741	41.4	17.9	6.5
1999	729	42.9	17.0	12.2
2000	749	42.2	17.7	11.6
2001	715	43.9	16.3	9.4
2002	705	45.3	15.6	11.2
2003	705	45.3	15.6	11.2
2004	691	44.0	15.7	10.9
2005	665	45.4	14.6	10.5
2006	705	45.1	15.6	13.2
2007	705	46.0	15.3	12.3
2008	731	45.6	16.0	12
2009	746	45.6	16.4	13.8
2010	716	46.1	15.5	17.6
2011	707	46.7	15.1	17.1
2012	696	46.4	14.9	16.5
2013	701	46.0	15.2	18.4
2014	710	45.4	15.6	19.3
2015	709	46.0	15.4	18.2
2016	741	45.0	16.4	20.1
2017	764	45.5	16.7	22
2018	728	45.1	16.1	20.9
2019	717	45.1	15.8	21.6
2020	708	39.1	18.0	19.5
2021	672	43.2	15.5	20.2
2022	706	43.2	16.3	23.4
2023	710	45.4	15.6	21.3

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 Blair High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$29 (0.3%)	$9,713 (84.2%)	$11,529
2020	$95 (0.8%)	$9,381 (83.1%)	$11,292
2021	$250 (2.0%)	$10,498 (82.7%)	$12,699
2022	$225 (1.7%)	$10,890 (83.5%)	$13,037
2023	$302 (2.2%)	$11,044 (82.1%)	$13,447

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blair High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 76^th of 215 High schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Blair High School)	45.8	38.3	7.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Blair Community Schools)	45.8	38.3	7.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Blair High School)	40.1	40.1	0%
11th Grade Mathematics (Blair Community Schools)	40.1	40.1	0%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Blair High School)	35.9	34	2%
11th Grade Science (Blair Community Schools)	35.9	34	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	717	710	1%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	38	45	18.4%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	651	636	2.3%
Two or More Races	9	17	88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.6%	21.3%	0.4%

Schools Near Blair 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
Blair High School	Public	9-12	440 N 10th St	Blair	68008	Washington County	Blair Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 426-4941	710	45	15.6	21.3%	636 (89.6%)	3 (0.4%)	45 (6.3%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.4%)	63.9	76^th of 215 public high schools	64.7%		66.1	57^th of 202 public high schools	71.8%	19						38.3	40.1	34.0	$13,447	$302	$11,044
Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	5876 County Road P43	Fort Calhoun	68023	Washington County	Fort Calhoun Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 468-5591	368	24	15.3	16.6%	341 (92.7%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.3%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	71.5	54^th of 215 public high schools	74.9%		43.1	121^st of 202 public high schools	40.1%	67	74.0	72.0	89.0	78.0	71.0	52.4	31.8	38.1	$16,009	$195	$12,736
Bennington High School	Public	9-12	16610 Bennington Road	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Bennington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 238-2447	1,002	60	16.8	14.0%	847 (84.5%)	39 (3.9%)	50 (5.0%)	18 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.4%)	83.9	30^th of 215 public high schools	86.0%		94.1	7^th of 202 public high schools	96.5%	23						60.3	39.7	41.3	$11,755	$17	$9,778
Arlington High School	Public	7-12	705 N 9th	Arlington	68002	Washington County	Arlington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 478-4171	346	28	12.5	21.7%	311 (89.9%)	3 (0.9%)	28 (8.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	37	132^nd of 215 public high schools	38.6%		64.7	60^th of 202 public high schools	70.3%	72	63.0	75.0	82.0	85.0	83.0	29.2	30.8	23.1	$16,051	$122	$13,464
Uta Halee Academy Program	Public	7-12	10625 Calhoun Road	Omaha	68112	Douglas County	Uta Halee Academy Program	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 905-9655	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Nova Alternative School	Public	5-12	8502 Mormon Bridge Rd	Omaha	68152	Douglas County	Nova Alternative School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 991-8551	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northwest High School	Public	9-12	8204 Crown Point Ave	Omaha	68134	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(531) 299-2740	1,593	81	19.5		361 (22.7%)	593 (37.2%)	229 (14.4%)	280 (17.6%)	22 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (6.8%)	2.2	214^th of 215 public high schools	0.5%		2.3	200^th of 202 public high schools	1.0%	14						6.6	2.6	3.4	$17,098	$2,372	$13,178
High School At Tekamah	Public	7-12	112 N 13th St	Tekamah	68061	Burt County	Tekamah-Herman Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 374-2156	230	26	8.7	31.3%	215 (93.5%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.5%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	14.5	193^rd of 215 public high schools	10.2%		8.2	191^st of 202 public high schools	5.4%	2	61.0	72.0	80.0	67.0	72.0	25.0	15.6	12.5	$25,062	$850	$19,879
Elkhorn North High School	Public	9-12	17800 George Miller Parkway	Omaha	68116	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-0322	946	62	15.3	10.7%	763 (80.7%)	28 (3.0%)	50 (5.3%)	67 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	34 (3.6%)	96.8	3^rd of 215 public high schools	98.6%		97.5	2^nd of 202 public high schools	99.0%	1						67.8	56.5	50.6	$13,113	$141	$10,905
Radius High School	Public	9-12	5040 Grand Avenue	Omaha	68104	Douglas County	Radius Omaha	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(531) 895-0055	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Blair High School

What district is Blair High School in?

Blair Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Blair High School?

Students at Blair High School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Blair High School a good school?

Blair High School ranks 76^th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Blair High School?

Blair High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Blair Arbor Park Elementary
Elementary : Blair Deerfield Elementary
Middle : Gerald Otte Blair Middle School
Prekindergarten : Blair South Preschool

How many students attend Blair High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 710 students attended Blair High School.

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