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Brady High School

Summary:

Brady High School is a public high school located in Brady, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 96 students. The school has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from a high of 51st out of 246 Nebraska high schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 224th out of 252 in 2007-2008, with its most recent ranking in 2018-2019 placing it 198th out of 217 Nebraska high schools.

While Brady High School's 8th-grade students performed better than the state average in English Language Arts, their 7th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was lower than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 47.92%, which is significantly higher than the nearby Gothenburg Secondary School, which had a 31.36% free and reduced lunch rate in 2022-2023. Additionally, Brady High School has a higher per-student spending rate compared to the nearby Maxwell High School, but its academic performance is not consistently outperforming the state or nearby schools.

The analysis of Brady High School reveals a complex picture, with both strengths and areas for improvement. The school's declining statewide ranking, racial homogeneity (with over 95% of students identifying as white), and the disconnect between spending and performance are key areas that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for the students of Brady High School. Comparing the school to the more diverse Gothenburg Public Schools and the lower-performing Maxwell Public Schools provides valuable context for understanding Brady High School's strengths and challenges.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 112 E Popleton Ave
       Brady, NE  69123-0068

(308) 584-3317

District: Brady Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,499 Help


Feeder schools for Brady High School:

Elementary:    Brady Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  96

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.8%
Hispanic:
2.1%
American Indian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brady High School ranks worse than 67.1% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details Brady High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), Hispanic (2.1%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brady High School is 10.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brady High School is $23,499.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brady High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brady High School 157th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Brady High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brady High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Brady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.90 193rd 226 14.6%
2007 62.14 87th 227 61.7%
2008 47.67 172nd 245 29.8%
2009 60.21 102nd 243 58.0%
2010 30.48 213th 254 16.1%
2011 57.71 105th 246 57.3%
2012 46.04 153rd 255 40.0%
2013 62.39 85th 248 65.7%
2014 39.72 170th 252 32.5%
2015 49.74 144th 256 43.8%
2016 56.68 109th 255 57.3%
2017 31.20 183rd 236 22.5%
2022 39.58 162nd 249 34.9%
2023 40.75 159th 238 33.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Brady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.34 170th 234 27.4%
2023 31.67 160th 217 26.3%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Brady High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Brady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 79.75 14th 247 94.3%
2008 27.40 224th 252 11.1%
2009 36.94 195th 251 22.3%
2010 63.25 86th 249 65.5%
2011 43.47 163rd 252 35.3%
2012 53.31 126th 245 48.6%
2013 34.80 187th 247 24.3%
2014 27.25 200th 247 19.0%
2015 32.09 192nd 242 20.7%
2016 74.08 51st 246 79.3%
2019 10.95 198th 217 8.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Brady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.33 194th 207 6.3%
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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 Brady High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 82 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1989 72 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1990 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1991 76 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1992 80 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1993 82 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1994 86 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1995 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1996 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1997 80 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1998 72 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 73
1999 77 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2000 60 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2001 51 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2002 46 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2003 46 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2004 57 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2005 69 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 75
2006 84 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2007 86 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2008 96 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2009 100 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2010 111 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2011 106 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 107
2012 101 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 102
2013 105 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 110
2014 112 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 117
2015 107 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 111
2016 98 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 104
2017 95 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 99
2018 89 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 94
2019 86 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 89
2020 90 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 95
2021 89 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 92
2022 87 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 93
2023 92 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 96

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 Brady High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 82 10.4 7.8 26.8
1989 72 10.5 6.8 16.7
1990 74 11.3 6.5 23
1991 76 11.6 6.5 14.5
1992 80 11.3 7.0 15
1993 82 11.9 6.9 19.5
1994 86 10.8 8.0 20.9
1995 97 9.7 10.0 17.5
1996 97 9.7 10.0 17.5
1997 81 9.7 8.4 13.6
1998 73 9.4 7.8 20.5
1999 78 9.3 8.4 30.8
2000 64 9.3 6.9 43.8
2001 55 9.0 6.1 41.8
2002 50 8.8 5.7 44
2003 50 8.8 5.7 44
2004 60 9.2 6.5 20
2005 75 8.9 8.4 44
2006 88 8.9 9.9 31.8
2007 90 8.4 10.7 26.7
2008 98 9.2 10.7 35.7
2009 103 7.3 14.1 42.7
2010 115 10.1 11.3 41.7
2011 107 10.0 10.6 46.7
2012 102 10.1 10.0 44.1
2013 110 10.3 10.6 43.6
2014 117 10.9 10.7 40.2
2015 111 11.0 10.0 26.1
2016 104 11.0 9.4 25
2017 99 10.5 9.4 27.3
2018 94 10.9 8.5 38.3
2019 89 11.8 7.5 31.5
2020 95 11.8 8.0 32.6
2021 92 11.7 7.8 44.6
2022 93 10.5 8.8 44.1
2023 96 8.7 10.9 47.9

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 Brady High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 82 10.4 7.8 26.8
1989 72 10.5 6.8 16.7
1990 74 11.3 6.5 23
1991 76 11.6 6.5 14.5
1992 80 11.3 7.0 15
1993 82 11.9 6.9 19.5
1994 86 10.8 8.0 20.9
1995 97 9.7 10.0 17.5
1996 97 9.7 10.0 17.5
1997 81 9.7 8.4 13.6
1998 73 9.4 7.8 20.5
1999 78 9.3 8.4 30.8
2000 64 9.3 6.9 43.8
2001 55 9.0 6.1 41.8
2002 50 8.8 5.7 44
2003 50 8.8 5.7 44
2004 60 9.2 6.5 20
2005 75 8.9 8.4 44
2006 88 8.9 9.9 31.8
2007 90 8.4 10.7 26.7
2008 98 9.2 10.7 35.7
2009 103 7.3 14.1 42.7
2010 115 10.1 11.3 41.7
2011 107 10.0 10.6 46.7
2012 102 10.1 10.0 44.1
2013 110 10.3 10.6 43.6
2014 117 10.9 10.7 40.2
2015 111 11.0 10.0 26.1
2016 104 11.0 9.4 25
2017 99 10.5 9.4 27.3
2018 94 10.9 8.5 38.3
2019 89 11.8 7.5 31.5
2020 95 11.8 8.0 32.6
2021 92 11.7 7.8 44.6
2022 93 10.5 8.8 44.1
2023 96 8.7 10.9 47.9

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 Brady High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $349 (1.5%) $20,420 (87.6%) $23,317
2020 $359 (1.4%) $19,631 (78.8%) $24,901
2021 $464 (2.0%) $19,781 (87.1%) $22,707
2022 $269 (1.2%) $19,935 (85.7%) $23,267
2023 $374 (1.6%) $20,160 (85.8%) $23,499

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brady 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brady High School)4467
 23%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Brady Public Schools)4467
 23%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Science (Brady High School)5059
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Brady Public Schools)5059
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6263
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8996
 7.9%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8692
 7%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.5%47.9%
 16.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brady High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 96 students attended Brady High School.

Brady High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brady Elementary School

Students at Brady High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.


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