Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, with a student population of 368 and part of the highly-ranked Fort Calhoun Community Schools district.

This school consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores, including 52.38% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts compared to the state average of 33.35%, and 31.75% proficient or better in ACT Mathematics compared to 26.23% statewide. The school's 7th and 8th-grade students also significantly outperform state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics on NSCAS assessments. However, the student population is predominantly White at 92.66%, much higher than nearby urban schools like North High School (22.22% White) and Benson High School (15.22% White).

Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 16.58%, lower than nearby schools like Blair High School (21.27%) and the Omaha Public Schools district. The school spends $16,009 per student, higher than the state average and nearby schools like Bennington High School ($11,755 per student) and Blair High School ($13,447 per student), which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 5876 County Road P43
       Fort Calhoun, NE  68023-0430


(402) 468-5591

District: Fort Calhoun Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,009 Help


Feeder schools for Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Fort Calhoun Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.7%
Hispanic:
3.3%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.6% Help


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Compare Details Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 85% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 74.9% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.53. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School employs 23.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School is $16,009.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School 35th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School 54th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Fort Calhoun Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Calhoun Community Schools 19th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.06 159th 226 29.6%
2007 15.23 215th 227 5.3%
2008 56.99 122nd 245 50.2%
2009 66.15 67th 243 72.4%
2010 52.82 135th 254 46.9%
2011 70.99 49th 246 80.1%
2012 67.39 64th 255 74.9%
2013 65.68 76th 248 69.4%
2014 80.67 26th 252 89.7%
2015 81.04 22nd 256 91.4%
2016 85.88 14th 255 94.5%
2017 76.17 41st 236 82.6%
2018 78.26 28th 225 87.6%
2019 92.32 6th 247 97.6%
2021 86.63 12th 223 94.6%
2022 65.75 77th 249 69.1%
2023 77.26 36th 238 84.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.59 5th 120 95.8%
2023 59.79 57th 144 60.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.17 21st 147 85.7%
2019 91.58 5th 156 96.8%
2021 80.88 13th 137 90.5%
2022 70.90 32nd 150 78.7%
2023 74.28 33rd 146 77.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.03 34th 141 75.9%
2019 88.37 6th 153 96.1%
2021 86.41 7th 144 95.1%
2022 52.55 77th 160 51.9%
2023 80.11 25th 156 84.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.06 29th 203 85.7%
2019 91.54 7th 222 96.8%
2021 82.14 17th 204 91.7%
2022 60.87 79th 234 66.2%
2023 76.46 37th 217 82.9%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.59 152nd 249 39.0%
2007 39.41 188th 247 23.9%
2008 60.38 102nd 252 59.5%
2009 76.09 40th 251 84.1%
2010 57.22 115th 249 53.8%
2011 48.94 148th 252 41.3%
2012 76.71 34th 245 86.1%
2013 74.28 46th 247 81.4%
2014 76.89 39th 247 84.2%
2015 73.97 43rd 242 82.2%
2016 73.40 56th 246 77.2%
2017 60.25 88th 219 59.8%
2018 48.84 115th 219 47.5%
2019 82.18 29th 217 86.6%
2021 58.48 82nd 209 60.8%
2022 43.06 121st 202 40.1%
2023 71.53 54th 215 74.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.31 74th 144 48.6%
2019 80.34 19th 142 86.6%
2021 69.72 37th 138 73.2%
2022 41.29 78th 132 40.9%
2023 50.14 71st 136 47.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.64 71st 138 48.6%
2019 76.34 31st 140 77.9%
2021 39.62 77th 130 40.8%
2022 45.15 72nd 135 46.7%
2023 81.12 21st 135 84.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.16 117th 205 42.9%
2019 78.72 31st 207 85.0%
2021 53.51 89th 200 55.5%
2022 27.59 149th 196 24.0%
2023 68.08 58th 206 71.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 268 4 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 274
1989 266 3 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 273
1990 248 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 251
1991 246 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 250
1992 276 2 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 282
1993 268 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1994 279 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 284
1995 293 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 297
1996 293 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 297
1997 299 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1998 287 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 289
1999 285 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2000 291 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2001 278 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2002 293 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2003 293 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2004 298 4 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 308
2005 308 3 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 314
2006 302 1 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 308
2007 304 1 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2008 307 5 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 319
2009 303 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2010 297 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2011 303 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 304
2012 315 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 319
2013 325 4 0 4 0 0 1 0 334
2014 311 3 0 5 0 0 1 0 320
2015 304 3 0 5 0 0 1 0 313
2016 304 6 0 3 0 0 2 0 315
2017 323 6 0 6 0 0 4 0 339
2018 323 7 1 10 1 0 3 0 345
2019 313 3 2 10 2 0 6 0 336
2020 316 3 2 8 1 0 6 0 336
2021 339 2 3 10 1 0 3 0 358
2022 333 2 4 9 1 0 5 0 354
2023 341 2 4 12 1 0 8 0 368

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 Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 274 19.9 13.7 10.9
1989 273 21.1 12.9 9.9
1990 251 20.4 12.3 11.2
1991 250 20.4 12.2 8.4
1992 282 20.5 13.7 9.9
1993 272 20.5 13.3 8.8
1994 284 20.5 13.9 6.7
1995 297 20.5 14.5 6.7
1996 297 20.5 14.5 6.7
1997 303 20.0 15.2 3
1998 289 20.0 14.5 5.2
1999 287 19.0 15.1 8
2000 294 20.0 14.7 9.5
2001 283 21.0 13.5 10.6
2002 299 20.1 14.9 9.7
2003 299 20.1 14.9 9.7
2004 308 20.1 15.3 10.1
2005 314 20.4 15.4 8
2006 308 20.4 15.1 9.7
2007 310 22.3 13.9 11.9
2008 319 19.6 16.3 10.7
2009 308 20.4 15.1 13
2010 304 21.3 14.2 16.4
2011 304 21.3 14.2 17.4
2012 319 21.3 14.9 15.4
2013 334 22.3 14.9 21
2014 320 22.3 14.2 23.1
2015 313 22.0 14.2 19.5
2016 315 22.0 14.3 19.4
2017 339 24.3 13.9 25.4
2018 345 24.3 14.1 23.5
2019 336 22.5 14.9 22.6
2020 336 24.3 13.7 22.3
2021 358 24.5 14.6 23.2
2022 354 25.0 14.1 22.3
2023 368 23.9 15.3 16.6

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 Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 274 19.9 13.7 10.9
1989 273 21.1 12.9 9.9
1990 251 20.4 12.3 11.2
1991 250 20.4 12.2 8.4
1992 282 20.5 13.7 9.9
1993 272 20.5 13.3 8.8
1994 284 20.5 13.9 6.7
1995 297 20.5 14.5 6.7
1996 297 20.5 14.5 6.7
1997 303 20.0 15.2 3
1998 289 20.0 14.5 5.2
1999 287 19.0 15.1 8
2000 294 20.0 14.7 9.5
2001 283 21.0 13.5 10.6
2002 299 20.1 14.9 9.7
2003 299 20.1 14.9 9.7
2004 308 20.1 15.3 10.1
2005 314 20.4 15.4 8
2006 308 20.4 15.1 9.7
2007 310 22.3 13.9 11.9
2008 319 19.6 16.3 10.7
2009 308 20.4 15.1 13
2010 304 21.3 14.2 16.4
2011 304 21.3 14.2 17.4
2012 319 21.3 14.9 15.4
2013 334 22.3 14.9 21
2014 320 22.3 14.2 23.1
2015 313 22.0 14.2 19.5
2016 315 22.0 14.3 19.4
2017 339 24.3 13.9 25.4
2018 345 24.3 14.1 23.5
2019 336 22.5 14.9 22.6
2020 336 24.3 13.7 22.3
2021 358 24.5 14.6 23.2
2022 354 25.0 14.1 22.3
2023 368 23.9 15.3 16.6

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 Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $466 (3.0%) $12,582 (81.4%) $15,464
2020 $00 (0.0%) $00 (0.0%) $2,415
2021 $324 (2.1%) $12,531 (82.7%) $15,156
2022 $222 (1.4%) $13,440 (84.2%) $15,968
2023 $195 (1.2%) $12,736 (79.6%) $16,009

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 36th of 238 Middle schools
 12.7%
Ranks 29th of 217 High schoolsRanks 54th of 215 High schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School)6874
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)6874
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School)7089
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)7089
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School)7772
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)7772
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School)7578
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)7578
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School)8471
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)8471
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School)63.852.4
 11.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)63.852.4
 11.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School)40.431.8
 8.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)40.431.8
 8.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School)42.638.1
 4.5%
   11th Grade Science (Fort Calhoun Community Schools)42.638.1
 4.5%
   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 Students336368
 9.5%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic1012
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White313341
 8.9%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.6%16.6%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School

Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School ranks 54th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 368 students attended Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School.

Fort Calhoun Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fort Calhoun Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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