Summary:
Gibbon High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Gibbon, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 236 students. The school faces several challenges, including a high percentage of Hispanic and low-income students, lower academic performance compared to state and regional averages, and a declining school ranking over the years.
Gibbon High School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (around 50%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have a majority white student population. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, with only 20% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.35%. Additionally, Gibbon High School has a high percentage of students (around 50%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the surrounding schools.
Gibbon High School's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, has declined over the years, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2011-2012 to a 1-star rating in recent years. The school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well compared to other high schools in the state, but the school's performance for female and male students is much lower, ranking in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools. Despite the higher spending per student of $18,488 in the 2022-2023 school year, this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for the school. The nearby schools, such as Minden High School, Kearney High School, and Kenesaw Secondary School, generally outperform Gibbon High School in terms of academic achievement, school rankings, and student demographics.
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Detail:
Public 7-12
District:
Gibbon Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 215 Nebraska High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,488
Feeder schools for Gibbon High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.0
Number of students: 236
Racial breakdown:
White:
50.4%
Hispanic:
47.9%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.5%
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