Is Clarkson Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Clarkson Junior-Senior High School ranks 110 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clarkson Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 116 students attended Clarkson Junior-Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Clarkson Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Clarkson Junior-Senior High School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Clarkson Junior-Senior High School?

Clarkson Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Clarkson Elementary School

Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Clarkson Junior-Senior High School is a public high school in Clarkson, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 116 students. The school is part of the Leigh Community Schools district, which is ranked 118 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clarkson Junior-Senior High School has a predominantly white student population, with 91.38% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with some areas outperforming the state average, such as 7th and 8th grade NSCAS English Language Arts and 7th grade NSCAS Mathematics, but underperforming in ACT subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 23rd out of 247 Nebraska high schools in 2012-2013 to 110th out of 215 high schools in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Schuyler Central High School and Madison High School, Clarkson Junior-Senior High School's academic performance is generally stronger. However, the school lags behind the top-performing school in the area, Leigh High School, which has consistently outperformed Clarkson in academic measures. Clarkson's high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-12

649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629-0140

(402) 892-3454

District: Clarkson Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,730

Feeder schools for Clarkson Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Clarkson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 116

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clarkson Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 57.3% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.31. (See more...)

Compare Details Clarkson Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 51.2% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.5. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clarkson Junior-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 (91.4%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarkson Junior-Senior High School is 8.9. (See more...)

Compare Clarkson Junior-Senior High School employs 12.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarkson Junior-Senior High School is $23,730.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clarkson Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarkson Junior-Senior High School 100^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Clarkson Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Clarkson Junior-Senior High School 110^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Clarkson Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Clarkson Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarkson Public Schools 118^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	68.83	58^th	226	74.3%
2007	68.11	60^th	227	73.6%
2008	60.58	102^nd	245	58.4%
2009	68.56	46^th	243	81.1%
2010	64.76	73^rd	254	71.3%
2011	71.08	48^th	246	80.5%
2012	68.22	56^th	255	78.0%
2013	63.85	81^st	248	67.3%
2015	37.95	185^th	256	27.7%
2016	29.58	205^th	255	19.6%
2017	54.08	109^th	236	53.8%
2018	61.40	89^th	225	60.4%
2019	78.04	34^th	247	86.2%
2021	38.28	150^th	223	32.7%
2022	59.56	96^th	249	61.4%
2023	59.31	102^nd	238	57.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	81.12	15^th	141	89.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	45.73	114^th	203	43.8%
2019	74.56	36^th	222	83.8%
2021	29.05	158^th	204	22.5%
2022	55.88	98^th	234	58.1%
2023	50.52	111^th	217	48.8%

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

Rank History for Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	46.82	165^th	249	33.7%
2007	26.11	230^th	247	6.9%
2008	52.03	153^rd	252	39.3%
2009	59.88	109^th	251	56.6%
2010	61.50	93^rd	249	62.7%
2011	52.17	132^nd	252	47.6%
2013	82.53	23^rd	247	90.7%
2014	74.41	49^th	247	80.2%
2015	60.31	86^th	242	64.5%
2016	75.50	47^th	246	80.9%
2018	47.45	120^th	219	45.2%
2021	51.71	102^nd	209	51.2%
2023	47.50	110^th	215	48.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.35	45^th	130	65.4%
2023	68.12	49^th	135	63.7%

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Rank History for high school White students at Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	47.00	110^th	205	46.3%
2021	44.34	109^th	200	45.5%
2023	36.38	136^th	206	34.0%

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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 Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	90	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
1989	97	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	97
1990	90	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
1991	87	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	87
1992	94	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	94
1993	103	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	103
1994	108	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
1995	128	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
1996	128	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
1997	143	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	144
1998	139	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
1999	139	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	140
2000	137	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	139
2001	126	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	127
2002	144	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	146
2003	144	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	146
2004	161	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	167
2005	152	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	158
2006	151	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	157
2007	146	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	151
2008	129	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	133
2009	120	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	124
2010	103	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	104
2011	103	0	0	0	0	2	105
2012	95	0	0	0	0	0	95
2013	87	0	1	0	0	0	88
2014	97	0	0	0	0	0	97
2015	87	0	0	0	0	0	87
2016	88	0	0	3	0	0	91
2017	84	0	0	1	0	0	85
2018	83	0	0	4	0	0	87
2019	91	0	0	6	0	0	97
2020	95	0	0	6	0	0	101
2021	100	0	0	7	0	0	107
2022	106	0	0	7	0	0	113
2023	106	0	0	7	0	3	116

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 Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	90	13.2	6.8	28.9
1989	97	12.4	7.8	16.5
1990	90	12.4	7.2	17.8
1991	87	12.2	7.1	20.7
1992	94	12.1	7.7	22.3
1993	103	12.1	8.5	23.3
1994	108	12.0	9.0	25
1995	128	11.5	11.1	17.2
1996	128	11.5	11.1	17.2
1997	144	11.5	12.5	19.4
1998	139	10.8	12.9	17.3
1999	140	10.8	13.0	31.4
2000	139	10.7	13.0	29.5
2001	127	10.7	11.9	32.3
2002	146	11.0	13.3	38.4
2003	146	11.0	13.3	38.4
2004	167	10.4	16.1	32.3
2005	158	10.5	15.0	34.2
2006	157	11.5	13.7	31.2
2007	151	11.4	13.2	33.8
2008	133	11.5	11.6	27.8
2009	124	12.1	10.2	26.6
2010	104	11.4	9.1	28.8
2011	105	11.2	9.3	28.6
2012	95	11.2	8.4	32.6
2013	88	10.6	8.2	23.9
2014	97	10.6	9.1	27.8
2015	87	11.0	7.9	20.7
2016	91	11.0	8.2	27.5
2017	85	10.6	7.9	23.5
2018	87	11.4	7.6	27.6
2019	97	11.4	8.4	25.8
2020	101	11.3	8.8	31.7
2021	107	12.0	8.9	31.8
2022	113	12.2	9.2	24.8
2023	116	12.9	8.9	35.3

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 Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	90	13.2	6.8	28.9
1989	97	12.4	7.8	16.5
1990	90	12.4	7.2	17.8
1991	87	12.2	7.1	20.7
1992	94	12.1	7.7	22.3
1993	103	12.1	8.5	23.3
1994	108	12.0	9.0	25
1995	128	11.5	11.1	17.2
1996	128	11.5	11.1	17.2
1997	144	11.5	12.5	19.4
1998	139	10.8	12.9	17.3
1999	140	10.8	13.0	31.4
2000	139	10.7	13.0	29.5
2001	127	10.7	11.9	32.3
2002	146	11.0	13.3	38.4
2003	146	11.0	13.3	38.4
2004	167	10.4	16.1	32.3
2005	158	10.5	15.0	34.2
2006	157	11.5	13.7	31.2
2007	151	11.4	13.2	33.8
2008	133	11.5	11.6	27.8
2009	124	12.1	10.2	26.6
2010	104	11.4	9.1	28.8
2011	105	11.2	9.3	28.6
2012	95	11.2	8.4	32.6
2013	88	10.6	8.2	23.9
2014	97	10.6	9.1	27.8
2015	87	11.0	7.9	20.7
2016	91	11.0	8.2	27.5
2017	85	10.6	7.9	23.5
2018	87	11.4	7.6	27.6
2019	97	11.4	8.4	25.8
2020	101	11.3	8.8	31.7
2021	107	12.0	8.9	31.8
2022	113	12.2	9.2	24.8
2023	116	12.9	8.9	35.3

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 Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$511 (2.3%)	$19,004 (85.1%)	$22,322
2020	$609 (2.6%)	$20,565 (86.1%)	$23,882
2021	$396 (1.9%)	$17,874 (85.6%)	$20,887
2022	$605 (2.9%)	$17,720 (84.4%)	$21,005
2023	$188 (0.8%)	$19,419 (81.8%)	$23,730

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarkson Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 102^nd of 238 Middle schools	29.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clarkson Junior-Senior High School)	67	62	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clarkson Public Schools)	67	62	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clarkson Junior-Senior High School)	56	84	28%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clarkson Public Schools)	56	84	28%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clarkson Junior-Senior High School)	64	53	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clarkson Public Schools)	64	53	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	97	116	19.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	7	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	91	106	16.5%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.8%	35.3%	9.6%

Schools Near Clarkson Junior-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
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
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
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
Madison High School	Public	9-12	700 S Kent	Madison	68748	Madison County	Madison Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 454-3336	160	17	9.5	61.3%	29 (18.1%)	1 (0.6%)	112 (70.0%)	15 (9.4%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4.9	210^th of 215 public high schools	2.3%		12.6	182^nd of 202 public high schools	9.9%	28						15.2	6.5	6.5	$24,281	$1,559	$19,450
Humphrey Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	405 South 7th Street	Humphrey	68642	Platte County	Humphrey Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 923-1230	148	12	12.8	14.9%	148 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.7	165^th of 215 public high schools	23.3%		23.3	158^th of 202 public high schools	21.8%	7	61.0	76.0		59.0	71.0	22.7		22.7	$19,362	$423	$16,477
Northeast NE Juvenile Services	Public	6-12	1313 1/2 N Main Street	Madison	68748	Madison County	Northeast NE Juvenile Services	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 454-3955	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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

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