Is Giltner High School a good school?

Giltner High School ranks 49 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Giltner High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 94 students attended Giltner High School.

What is the racial makeup of Giltner High School?

Students at Giltner High School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Giltner High School?

Giltner High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Giltner Elementary School

Giltner High School

Summary:

Giltner High School is a public high school in Giltner, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 94 students. This small-town school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with impressive academic performance and a strong commitment to providing students with the resources and individual attention they need to succeed.

Giltner High School's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high rankings, with the school ranking as high as 3rd out of 245 schools in Nebraska in 2011-2012. On standardized tests, Giltner students outperform the state averages, with 50% of 11th-graders proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, 35% in ACT Mathematics, and 40% in ACT Science. The school's low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.1 to 9.6 over the past three years, and its relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $19,243 to $22,077, suggest a strong investment in educational resources that contributes to the school's academic success.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Hampton High School, Grand Island Senior High School, and Doniphan-Trumbull Secondary, Giltner High School stands out for its consistently higher academic performance and resource allocation. However, the school's predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, may present both opportunities and challenges in terms of addressing the needs of a diverse student population and preparing students for the increasingly diverse world they will encounter after graduation.

Detail:

Public 7-12

#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841-0160

(402) 849-2238

District: Giltner Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,077

Feeder schools for Giltner High School:

Elementary:

Giltner Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.0

Number of students: 94

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Giltner High School ranks worse than 59% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.95. (See more...)

Compare Details Giltner High School ranks better than 77.2% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.36. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Giltner High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Giltner High School is 9. (See more...)

Compare Giltner High School employs 10.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Giltner High School is $22,077.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Giltner High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Giltner High School 138^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Giltner High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Giltner High School 49^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Giltner High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Giltner Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Giltner Public Schools 99^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Giltner High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Giltner High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	74.74	41^st	226	81.9%
2007	88.09	1^st	227	99.6%
2008	76.49	6^th	245	97.6%
2009	76.69	7^th	243	97.1%
2010	84.06	5^th	254	98.0%
2011	85.29	16^th	246	93.5%
2012	80.51	23^rd	255	91.0%
2013	71.03	53^rd	248	78.6%
2014	67.77	65^th	252	74.2%
2015	85.74	13^th	256	94.9%
2016	82.14	25^th	255	90.2%
2021	75.45	38^th	223	83.0%
2022	67.73	69^th	249	72.3%
2023	46.95	140^th	238	41.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Giltner High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	72.79	34^th	204	83.3%
2022	54.90	101^st	234	56.8%
2023	27.59	176^th	217	18.9%

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

Rank History for Giltner High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Giltner High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	67.81	69^th	249	72.3%
2007	87.66	1^st	247	99.6%
2008	78.86	2^nd	252	99.2%
2009	79.91	4^th	251	98.4%
2010	82.22	14^th	249	94.4%
2011	90.66	16^th	252	93.7%
2012	92.76	3^rd	245	98.8%
2013	74.99	42^nd	247	83.0%
2014	83.16	27^th	247	89.1%
2015	81.61	22^nd	242	90.9%
2016	78.43	33^rd	246	86.6%
2017	90.43	14^th	219	93.6%
2018	80.18	35^th	219	84.0%
2019	94.23	8^th	217	96.3%
2023	74.36	49^th	215	77.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Giltner High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.57	15^th	144	89.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Giltner High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.50	33^rd	135	75.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Giltner High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	66.97	64^th	205	68.8%
2019	94.84	7^th	207	96.6%
2023	73.04	43^rd	206	79.1%

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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 Giltner High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	77	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	78
1989	70	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	70
1990	72	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	72
1991	68	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	68
1992	68	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	68
1993	76	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	76
1994	76	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	76
1995	82	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	82
1996	82	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	82
1997	81	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	81
1998	86	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	86
1999	98	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	98
2000	99	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
2001	87	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	92
2002	99	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	101
2003	99	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	101
2004	106	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	109
2005	99	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	102
2006	106	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	109
2007	104	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	105
2008	105	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
2009	107	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
2010	102	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	104
2011	90	0	0	1	0	0	3	94
2012	85	1	0	1	0	0	3	90
2013	90	0	0	1	0	0	3	94
2014	91	0	0	2	0	0	2	95
2015	101	0	0	2	0	0	3	106
2016	100	0	0	1	0	0	1	102
2017	97	0	0	1	0	0	2	100
2018	84	0	0	1	0	0	1	86
2019	82	0	0	1	0	0	1	84
2020	80	0	0	1	0	0	1	82
2021	82	0	0	3	0	0	0	85
2022	93	0	0	5	0	0	2	100
2023	86	0	0	6	0	0	2	94

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 Giltner High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	78	9.3	8.3	17.9
1989	70	9.4	7.4	18.6
1990	72	9.6	7.5	19.4
1991	68	10.0	6.8	23.5
1992	68	9.5	7.1	26.5
1993	76	9.6	7.9	23.7
1994	76	9.6	7.9	27.6
1995	82	9.4	8.7	23.2
1996	82	9.4	8.7	23.2
1997	81	9.4	8.6	19.8
1998	86	9.8	8.8	12.8
1999	98	9.2	10.7	26.5
2000	99	9.2	10.8	21.2
2001	92	8.8	10.5	21.7
2002	101	8.3	12.2	32.7
2003	101	8.3	12.2	32.7
2004	109	8.3	13.1	32.1
2005	102	8.3	12.3	29.4
2006	109	8.1	13.5	32.1
2007	105	8.4	12.5	19
2008	106	6.1	17.4	22.6
2009	108	8.5	12.7	18.5
2010	104	8.6	12.0	16.3
2011	94	8.7	10.7	20.2
2012	90	9.4	9.5	30
2013	94	9.3	10.0	29.8
2014	95	7.8	12.0	35.8
2015	106	8.0	13.2	36.8
2016	102	8.0	12.7	37.3
2017	100	8.3	11.9	35
2018	86	9.3	9.1	33.7
2019	84	9.3	8.9	28.6
2020	82	10.3	7.9	29.3
2021	85	10.3	8.1	27.1
2022	100	10.3	9.6	24
2023	94	10.3	9.0	41.5

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 Giltner High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	78	9.3	8.3	17.9
1989	70	9.4	7.4	18.6
1990	72	9.6	7.5	19.4
1991	68	10.0	6.8	23.5
1992	68	9.5	7.1	26.5
1993	76	9.6	7.9	23.7
1994	76	9.6	7.9	27.6
1995	82	9.4	8.7	23.2
1996	82	9.4	8.7	23.2
1997	81	9.4	8.6	19.8
1998	86	9.8	8.8	12.8
1999	98	9.2	10.7	26.5
2000	99	9.2	10.8	21.2
2001	92	8.8	10.5	21.7
2002	101	8.3	12.2	32.7
2003	101	8.3	12.2	32.7
2004	109	8.3	13.1	32.1
2005	102	8.3	12.3	29.4
2006	109	8.1	13.5	32.1
2007	105	8.4	12.5	19
2008	106	6.1	17.4	22.6
2009	108	8.5	12.7	18.5
2010	104	8.6	12.0	16.3
2011	94	8.7	10.7	20.2
2012	90	9.4	9.5	30
2013	94	9.3	10.0	29.8
2014	95	7.8	12.0	35.8
2015	106	8.0	13.2	36.8
2016	102	8.0	12.7	37.3
2017	100	8.3	11.9	35
2018	86	9.3	9.1	33.7
2019	84	9.3	8.9	28.6
2020	82	10.3	7.9	29.3
2021	85	10.3	8.1	27.1
2022	100	10.3	9.6	24
2023	94	10.3	9.0	41.5

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 Giltner High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$740 (3.8%)	$16,644 (86.5%)	$19,237
2020	$520 (2.5%)	$17,983 (88.0%)	$20,425
2021	$629 (3.2%)	$17,258 (87.4%)	$19,746
2022	$1,192 (6.2%)	$16,427 (85.4%)	$19,243
2023	$560 (2.5%)	$17,798 (80.6%)	$22,077

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Giltner High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 8^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 49^th of 215 High schools	19.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Giltner High School)	44	56	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Giltner Public Schools)	44	56	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Giltner High School)	56	69	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Giltner Public Schools)	56	69	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Giltner High School)	73.3	50	23.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Giltner Public Schools)	73.3	50	23.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Giltner High School)	73.3	35	38.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Giltner Public Schools)	73.3	35	38.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Giltner High School)	40	40
11th Grade Science (Giltner Public Schools)	40	40
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	84	94	11.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	6	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	82	86	4.9%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.6%	41.5%	12.9%

Schools Near Giltner 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
Giltner High School	Public	7-12	#2 West 6th Rd	Giltner	68841	Hamilton County	Giltner Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 849-2238	94	10	9.0	41.5%	86 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	74.4	49^th of 215 public high schools	77.2%					(n/a)	56.0		69.0	60.0	67.0	50.0	35.0	40.0	$22,077	$560	$17,798
Aurora High School	Public	9-12	300 M St	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 694-6923	374	34	10.8	34.0%	335 (89.6%)	4 (1.1%)	24 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.1%)	42	123^rd of 215 public high schools	42.8%		32.1	139^th of 202 public high schools	31.2%	16						30.9	34.6	23.5	$20,677	$321	$17,614
Harvard High School	Public	9-12	506 E North St	Harvard	68944	Clay County	Harvard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 772-2171	56	9	6.1		40 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$45,753	$1,258	$41,752
Doniphan-Trumbull Secondary	Public	7-12	302 W Plum	Doniphan	68832	Hall County	Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 845-6531	210	22	9.5	22.9%	198 (94.3%)	3 (1.4%)	7 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	59.7	87^th of 215 public high schools	59.5%		64.1	65^th of 202 public high schools	67.8%	22	67.0	77.0	79.0	69.0	77.0	39.3	32.1	35.7	$21,701	$492	$18,691
Wyandotte Learning Center	Public	11-12	315 Wyandotte St	Grand Island	68801	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5922	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Career Pathways Institute	Public	11-12	1215 Adams Street	Grand Island	68801	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5601	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
18+ Program	Public	9-12	5807 Osborne Drive West	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Educational Service Unit 09	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 463-5611	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hampton High School	Public	7-12	458 5th St	Hampton	68843	Hamilton County	Hampton Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 725-3116	81	11	7.7	30.9%	79 (97.5%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	42.4	122^nd of 215 public high schools	43.3%					(n/a)		84.0				50.0	16.7	22.2	$27,005	$298	$21,568
Success Academy	Public	6-12	1912 N Lafayette Ave	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5885	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Indra House	Public	9-12	2131 N Lafayette Street	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5635	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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