Dorchester High School

Summary:

Dorchester High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Dorchester, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 91 students. The school is part of the Dorchester Public School District, which is ranked 194 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dorchester High School stands out for its higher percentage of Hispanic students (36.26%) compared to the nearby schools, which have predominantly white student populations. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in ACT and NSCAS assessments, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 12.5% of 11th-grade students were proficient in ACT Mathematics and Science, compared to the state averages of 26.23% and 25.25%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 18th out of 246 Nebraska high schools in 2015-2016 (5-star rating) to 180th out of 215 in 2022-2023 (1-star rating), indicating a significant decline in performance relative to other high schools in the state.

Dorchester High School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.57% to 45.16% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Seward High School, Exeter-Milligan High School, and Milford High School, Dorchester High School appears to be underperforming academically and facing greater challenges in terms of student demographics and socioeconomic factors.

Detail:

Public 7-12

506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343-0007

(402) 946-2781

District: Dorchester Public School

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,461

Feeder schools for Dorchester High School:

Elementary:

Dorchester Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 91

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.3%

Hispanic:

36.3%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dorchester High School ranks worse than 84.2% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.05. (See more...)

Compare Details Dorchester High School ranks worse than 83.7% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.3%), Hispanic (36.3%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dorchester High School is 8.6. (See more...)

Compare Dorchester High School employs 10.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dorchester High School is $21,461.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dorchester High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester High School 197^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Dorchester High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester High School 180^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Dorchester High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

White students:

Dorchester Public School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester Public School 194^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dorchester High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	38.27	176^th	226	22.1%
2007	49.00	139^th	227	38.8%
2008	30.50	223^rd	245	9.0%
2009	37.92	195^th	243	19.8%
2010	64.95	70^th	254	72.4%
2011	61.05	90^th	246	63.4%
2012	67.94	60^th	255	76.5%
2013	67.27	68^th	248	72.6%
2014	50.34	128^th	252	49.2%
2015	40.11	176^th	256	31.3%
2016	47.57	145^th	255	43.1%
2018	34.53	161^st	225	28.4%
2022	38.10	170^th	249	31.7%
2023	24.05	200^th	238	16.0%

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

Rank History for Dorchester High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Dorchester High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	66.77	71^st	249	71.5%
2007	24.27	233^rd	247	5.7%
2008	26.46	229^th	252	9.1%
2009	42.43	171^st	251	31.9%
2010	28.57	217^th	249	12.9%
2011	57.63	108^th	252	57.1%
2012	56.70	114^th	245	53.5%
2013	53.82	110^th	247	55.5%
2015	46.76	142^nd	242	41.3%
2016	87.04	18^th	246	92.7%
2023	19.26	180^th	215	16.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Dorchester High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.55	99^th	136	27.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Dorchester High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.60	116^th	206	43.7%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dorchester High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	106	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	107
1989	94	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	95
1990	90	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
1991	88	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	88
1992	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
1993	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	85
1994	99	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
1995	120	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	120
1996	120	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	120
1997	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	132
1998	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
1999	126	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	126
2000	118	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	119
2001	104	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	104
2002	104	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	108
2003	104	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	108
2004	117	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	118
2005	123	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	126
2006	118	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	121
2007	121	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	125
2008	129	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	133
2009	112	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	116
2010	94	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	98
2011	76	0	0	6	0	0	4	86
2012	68	0	1	11	0	0	3	83
2013	61	0	0	10	0	0	3	74
2014	57	0	0	13	0	0	0	70
2015	59	1	0	17	0	0	1	78
2016	60	0	0	19	0	0	1	80
2017	56	0	0	20	0	0	2	78
2018	57	0	0	17	0	0	2	76
2019	64	0	0	25	0	0	2	91
2020	64	0	0	31	0	0	3	98
2021	63	0	0	27	0	0	3	93
2022	55	0	0	31	0	0	5	91
2023	54	0	0	33	0	0	4	91

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 Dorchester High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	107	11.5	9.3	9.3
1989	95	11.9	7.9	10.5
1990	90	11.4	7.8	8.9
1991	88	11.4	7.7	9.1
1992	83	11.5	7.2	10.8
1993	85	12.1	7.0	16.5
1994	99	12.1	8.2	14.1
1995	120	12.4	9.7	10
1996	120	12.4	9.7	10
1997	132	12.4	10.6	14.4
1998	137	11.5	11.9	13.1
1999	126	10.6	11.9	23
2000	119	10.6	11.2	27.7
2001	104	10.6	9.8	28.8
2002	108	10.4	10.4	25.9
2003	108	10.4	10.4	25.9
2004	118	10.5	11.2	26.3
2005	126	10.4	12.1	31
2006	121	10.9	11.1	23.1
2007	125	11.9	10.5	18.4
2008	133	11.5	11.6	22.6
2009	116	10.4	11.2	26.7
2010	98	10.8	9.0	32.7
2011	86	10.5	8.1	34.9
2012	83	10.5	7.8	27.7
2013	74	10.6	6.9	28.4
2014	70	9.6	7.2	34.3
2015	78	11.0	7.0	33.3
2016	80	11.0	7.2	37.5
2017	78	10.7	7.2	35.9
2018	76	10.7	7.0	38.2
2019	91	10.8	8.4	50.5
2020	98	10.3	9.4	43.9
2021	93	10.1	9.1	45.2
2022	91	10.2	8.9	28.6
2023	91	10.4	8.6	44

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 Dorchester High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	107	11.5	9.3	9.3
1989	95	11.9	7.9	10.5
1990	90	11.4	7.8	8.9
1991	88	11.4	7.7	9.1
1992	83	11.5	7.2	10.8
1993	85	12.1	7.0	16.5
1994	99	12.1	8.2	14.1
1995	120	12.4	9.7	10
1996	120	12.4	9.7	10
1997	132	12.4	10.6	14.4
1998	137	11.5	11.9	13.1
1999	126	10.6	11.9	23
2000	119	10.6	11.2	27.7
2001	104	10.6	9.8	28.8
2002	108	10.4	10.4	25.9
2003	108	10.4	10.4	25.9
2004	118	10.5	11.2	26.3
2005	126	10.4	12.1	31
2006	121	10.9	11.1	23.1
2007	125	11.9	10.5	18.4
2008	133	11.5	11.6	22.6
2009	116	10.4	11.2	26.7
2010	98	10.8	9.0	32.7
2011	86	10.5	8.1	34.9
2012	83	10.5	7.8	27.7
2013	74	10.6	6.9	28.4
2014	70	9.6	7.2	34.3
2015	78	11.0	7.0	33.3
2016	80	11.0	7.2	37.5
2017	78	10.7	7.2	35.9
2018	76	10.7	7.0	38.2
2019	91	10.8	8.4	50.5
2020	98	10.3	9.4	43.9
2021	93	10.1	9.1	45.2
2022	91	10.2	8.9	28.6
2023	91	10.4	8.6	44

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 Dorchester High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$255 (1.4%)	$15,742 (88.5%)	$17,792
2020	$406 (2.3%)	$15,504 (87.6%)	$17,692
2021	$882 (4.7%)	$15,971 (85.7%)	$18,644
2022	$881 (4.3%)	$17,723 (87.0%)	$20,375
2023	$766 (3.6%)	$18,285 (85.2%)	$21,461

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dorchester 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 (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester High School)	45	54	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester Public School)	45	54	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester High School)	25	35	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester Public School)	25	35	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	45	3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester High School)	35.7	33.3	2.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester Public School)	35.7	33.3	2.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	91	91
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	25	33	32%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	64	54	15.6%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.5%	44%	6.6%

Schools Near Dorchester 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
Dorchester High School	Public	7-12	506 W 9th	Dorchester	68343	Saline County	Dorchester Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 946-2781	91	10	8.6	44.0%	54 (59.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (36.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.4%)	19.3	180^th of 215 public high schools	16.3%					(n/a)	54.0	44.0			56.0	33.3	12.5	12.5	$21,461	$766	$18,285
Friend High Schools	Public	7-12	501 Main St	Friend	68359	Saline County	Friend Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 947-2781	104	11	9.3	28.8%	97 (93.3%)	2 (1.9%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)	30.0		74.0	60.0		38.5			$26,459	$44	$20,955
Milford High School	Public	7-12	301 G Street	Milford	68405	Seward County	Milford Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 761-2525	358	30	11.9	23.2%	326 (91.1%)	4 (1.1%)	19 (5.3%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	86.5	23^rd of 215 public high schools	89.3%		51.3	101^st of 202 public high schools	50.0%	78	65.0	75.0	85.0	71.0	76.0	56.0	48.0	40.0	$19,416	$409	$15,075
Crete Success Academy	Public	9-12	1500 E 15th Street	Crete	68333	Saline County	Crete Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 826-5811	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Crete High School	Public	9-12	1750 Iris Ave	Crete	68333	Saline County	Crete Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 826-5811	690	43	16.1	51.3%	233 (33.8%)	8 (1.2%)	423 (61.3%)	9 (1.3%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	10 (1.4%)	20.1	176^th of 215 public high schools	18.1%		23.3	157^th of 202 public high schools	22.3%	19						21.1	18.3	21.1	$12,724	$1,026	$9,122
Wilber-Clatonia High School	Public	9-12	900 South Franklin Street	Wilber	68465	Saline County	Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 821-2058	187	13	14.7	29.4%	154 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (13.9%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	44.9	117^th of 215 public high schools	45.6%		28.4	144^th of 202 public high schools	28.7%	27						46.3	24.1	22.2	$18,538	$469	$15,145
Exeter-Milligan High School	Public	9-12	318 S River Ave	Exeter	68351	Fillmore County	Exeter-Milligan Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 266-5911	50	10	5.0	16.0%	47 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	84.8	28^th of 215 public high schools	87.0%					(n/a)						50.0	50.0		$47,372	$348	$40,377
Seward High School	Public	9-12	532 Northern Heights	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 643-2988	501	39	12.9	18.8%	462 (92.2%)	3 (0.6%)	22 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	68.8	64^th of 215 public high schools	70.2%		76.8	37^th of 202 public high schools	81.7%	27						39.7	44.8	34.5	$17,889	$161	$14,455

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester High School

What schools feed into Dorchester High School?

Dorchester High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dorchester Elementary School

What district is Dorchester High School in?

Dorchester Public School

Is Dorchester High School a good school?

Dorchester High School ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Nebraska high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Dorchester High School?

Students at Dorchester High School are 59% White, 36% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Dorchester High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 91 students attended Dorchester High School.

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