Is Hershey High School a good school?

Hershey High School ranks 124 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hershey High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Hershey High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hershey High School?

Students at Hershey High School are 91% White, 8% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Hershey High School?

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

Hershey High School

Summary:

Hershey High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with 254 students in the small town of Hershey, Nebraska. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, has a predominantly white student population, and spends more per student than nearby schools with lower student-teacher ratios.

Hershey High School's academic performance is a standout, with students demonstrating significantly higher proficiency rates on 7th and 8th grade NSCAS tests compared to the state average, as well as above-average 11th grade ACT scores. The school's statewide ranking has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between the top and bottom half of Nebraska high schools. This consistent academic achievement suggests a strong foundation in core subjects and a commitment to student success.

In contrast to the racial diversity of nearby schools like North Platte High School, Hershey High School has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white. This homogeneity may have implications for the school's cultural and social dynamics. Additionally, Hershey High School spends more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Paxton High School and North Platte High School, which could contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public 7-12

301 S Lincoln
Hershey, NE 69143-0369

(308) 368-5573

District: Hershey Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
124^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,710

Feeder schools for Hershey High School:

Elementary:

Hershey Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 254

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.7%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.62. (See more...)

Compare Details Hershey High School ranks worse than 57.7% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.98. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (7.9%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hershey High School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Hershey High School employs 20.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hershey High School is $16,710.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hershey High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hershey High School 96^th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Hershey High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Hershey High School 124^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Hershey High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

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Hershey Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hershey Public Schools 86^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hershey High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hershey High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	56.80	101^st	226	55.3%
2007	33.77	181^st	227	20.3%
2008	62.60	86^th	245	64.9%
2009	66.34	64^th	243	73.7%
2010	55.73	119^th	254	53.1%
2011	37.46	179^th	246	27.2%
2012	44.37	161^st	255	36.9%
2013	58.21	98^th	248	60.5%
2014	44.33	153^rd	252	39.3%
2015	52.63	123^rd	256	52.0%
2016	60.11	96^th	255	62.4%
2017	40.53	149^th	236	36.9%
2018	44.60	127^th	225	43.6%
2019	47.26	140^th	247	43.3%
2021	51.53	115^th	223	48.4%
2022	59.11	99^th	249	60.2%
2023	59.62	98^th	238	58.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hershey High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	63.99	39^th	120	67.5%
2023	62.13	54^th	144	62.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hershey High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	54.82	65^th	147	55.8%
2019	61.51	54^th	156	65.4%
2021	63.20	49^th	137	64.2%
2022	49.50	83^rd	150	44.7%
2023	65.35	57^th	146	61.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hershey High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	41.19	88^th	141	37.6%
2019	33.16	116^th	153	24.2%
2021	34.10	102^nd	144	29.2%
2022	60.68	60^th	160	62.5%
2023	51.05	82^nd	156	47.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Hershey High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	38.71	140^th	203	31.0%
2019	40.98	141^st	222	36.5%
2021	55.86	78^th	204	61.8%
2022	50.66	115^th	234	50.9%
2023	48.74	116^th	217	46.5%

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

Rank History for Hershey High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Hershey High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	62.64	84^th	249	66.3%
2007	58.26	105^th	247	57.5%
2008	57.98	113^th	252	55.2%
2009	76.44	36^th	251	85.7%
2010	82.53	13^th	249	94.8%
2011	73.50	53^rd	252	79.0%
2012	46.93	146^th	245	40.4%
2013	46.60	145^th	247	41.3%
2014	30.84	190^th	247	23.1%
2015	72.06	49^th	242	79.8%
2016	35.20	174^th	246	29.3%
2017	37.87	136^th	219	37.9%
2018	22.84	177^th	219	19.2%
2019	55.27	96^th	217	55.8%
2021	39.90	125^th	209	40.2%
2022	57.51	82^nd	202	59.4%
2023	41.98	124^th	215	42.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Hershey High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	16.27	127^th	144	11.8%
2019	59.22	59^th	142	58.5%
2022	83.49	15^th	132	88.6%
2023	57.01	59^th	136	56.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Hershey High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	31.97	97^th	138	29.7%
2019	47.00	79^th	140	43.6%
2021	48.71	64^th	130	50.8%
2023	17.48	115^th	135	14.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Hershey High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	19.24	176^th	205	14.1%
2019	56.88	85^th	207	58.9%
2021	39.07	123^rd	200	38.5%
2022	46.39	106^th	196	45.9%
2023	48.22	109^th	206	47.1%

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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 Hershey High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	226	0	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
1989	233	0	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1990	233	0	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
1991	249	0	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1992	245	0	1	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	268
1993	249	1	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1994	268	1	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
1995	287	1	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1996	287	1	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1997	274	1	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
1998	275	0	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1999	242	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	8	257
2000	251	0	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2001	237	0	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2002	233	0	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
2003	233	0	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
2004	228	0	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	239
2005	238	1	4	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	253
2006	248	5	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	263
2007	248	1	5	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	267
2008	241	1	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2009	247	1	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	260
2010	239	3	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
2011	222	1	0	14	3	0	5	0	245
2012	223	1	0	11	1	0	3	0	239
2013	230	3	0	14	2	0	2	0	251
2014	230	2	2	16	0	0	4	0	254
2015	211	3	2	13	0	0	1	0	230
2016	229	3	1	11	0	0	0	0	244
2017	238	3	2	19	0	0	1	0	263
2018	243	3	1	20	1	0	2	0	270
2019	240	2	1	17	1	1	1	0	263
2020	224	2	2	23	2	2	1	0	256
2021	227	1	0	25	2	2	1	0	258
2022	223	0	0	21	2	2	1	0	249
2023	230	1	0	20	0	1	2	0	254

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 Hershey High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	241	16.7	14.4	17
1989	250	17.7	14.1	16
1990	252	16.4	15.3	15.9
1991	270	18.1	14.9	10
1992	268	19.1	14.0	13.4
1993	269	19.5	13.8	13
1994	283	19.6	14.4	13.1
1995	301	19.6	15.4	6.6
1996	301	19.6	15.4	6.6
1997	289	19.6	14.7	10
1998	288	18.5	15.6	6.9
1999	257	18.6	13.8	22.1
2000	268	19.2	14.0	12.3
2001	253	19.7	12.8	16.2
2002	247	17.5	14.1	13.4
2003	247	17.5	14.1	13.4
2004	239	17.9	13.4	20.5
2005	253	17.9	14.1	18.6
2006	263	18.4	14.3	21.7
2007	267	17.9	14.9	21.3
2008	252	18.4	13.7	22.2
2009	260	18.5	14.1	20.4
2010	258	17.6	14.6	27.1
2011	245	17.7	13.7	24.9
2012	239	16.8	14.1	27.2
2013	251	17.8	14.0	25.1
2014	254	16.9	14.9	23.2
2015	230	18.0	12.7	23
2016	244	18.0	13.5	20.5
2017	263	18.0	14.6	22.1
2018	270	17.9	15.0	24.4
2019	263	18.0	14.5	19.4
2020	256	18.4	13.8	24.2
2021	258	18.6	13.8	30.2
2022	249	19.2	12.9	23.7
2023	254	20.1	12.6	28.7

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 Hershey High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	241	16.7	14.4	17
1989	250	17.7	14.1	16
1990	252	16.4	15.3	15.9
1991	270	18.1	14.9	10
1992	268	19.1	14.0	13.4
1993	269	19.5	13.8	13
1994	283	19.6	14.4	13.1
1995	301	19.6	15.4	6.6
1996	301	19.6	15.4	6.6
1997	289	19.6	14.7	10
1998	288	18.5	15.6	6.9
1999	257	18.6	13.8	22.1
2000	268	19.2	14.0	12.3
2001	253	19.7	12.8	16.2
2002	247	17.5	14.1	13.4
2003	247	17.5	14.1	13.4
2004	239	17.9	13.4	20.5
2005	253	17.9	14.1	18.6
2006	263	18.4	14.3	21.7
2007	267	17.9	14.9	21.3
2008	252	18.4	13.7	22.2
2009	260	18.5	14.1	20.4
2010	258	17.6	14.6	27.1
2011	245	17.7	13.7	24.9
2012	239	16.8	14.1	27.2
2013	251	17.8	14.0	25.1
2014	254	16.9	14.9	23.2
2015	230	18.0	12.7	23
2016	244	18.0	13.5	20.5
2017	263	18.0	14.6	22.1
2018	270	17.9	15.0	24.4
2019	263	18.0	14.5	19.4
2020	256	18.4	13.8	24.2
2021	258	18.6	13.8	30.2
2022	249	19.2	12.9	23.7
2023	254	20.1	12.6	28.7

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 Hershey High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$275 (1.9%)	$13,027 (88.3%)	$14,748
2020	$302 (2.1%)	$12,896 (87.8%)	$14,681
2021	$367 (2.2%)	$14,602 (88.5%)	$16,497
2022	$459 (2.8%)	$14,303 (85.8%)	$16,666
2023	$572 (3.4%)	$14,195 (84.9%)	$16,710

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hershey 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 140^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 98^th of 238 Middle schools	15.5%
Ranks 96^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 124^th of 215 High schools	13.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey High School)	47	55	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Public Schools)	47	55	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hershey High School)	55	79	24%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Public Schools)	55	79	24%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey High School)	40	67	27%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Public Schools)	40	67	27%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hershey High School)	44	78	34%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Public Schools)	44	78	34%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Hershey High School)	76	65	11%
8th Grade Science (Hershey Public Schools)	76	65	11%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey High School)	46.5	35.7	10.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Public Schools)	46.5	35.7	10.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hershey High School)	37.2	23.8	13.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Public Schools)	37.2	23.8	13.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Hershey High School)	27.9	28.6	0.7%
11th Grade Science (Hershey Public Schools)	27.9	28.6	0.7%
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	263	254	3.4%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	17	20	17.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	240	230	4.2%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.4%	28.7%	9.3%

Schools Near Hershey 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
Hershey High School	Public	7-12	301 S Lincoln	Hershey	69143	Lincoln County	Hershey Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 368-5573	254	20	12.6	28.7%	230 (90.6%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	42	124^th of 215 public high schools	42.3%		57.5	82^nd of 202 public high schools	59.4%	42	55.0	67.0	79.0	78.0	65.0	35.7	23.8	28.6	$16,710	$572	$14,195
Sutherland High School	Public	7-12	401 Walnut	Sutherland	69165	Lincoln County	Sutherland Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 386-4656	153	16	9.5	28.8%	137 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.2%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	25.8	163^rd of 215 public high schools	24.2%		44.4	118^th of 202 public high schools	41.6%	45	62.0	71.0		58.0		26.9	19.2	23.1	$22,192	$388	$18,126
North Platte High School	Public	9-12	1220 West 2nd	North Platte	69101	Lincoln County	North Platte Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 535-7105	1,212	73	16.6	42.1%	938 (77.4%)	18 (1.5%)	201 (16.6%)	12 (1.0%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (2.9%)	9.1	202^nd of 215 public high schools	6.0%		13	181^st of 202 public high schools	10.4%	21						14.0	12.2	13.6	$16,257	$916	$12,343
Paxton High School	Public	7-12	308 N Elm	Paxton	69155	Keith County	Paxton Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 239-4283	97	11	9.1	38.1%	83 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.1	206^th of 215 public high schools	4.2%					(n/a)	67.0	68.0	72.0	47.0	68.0	12.5		12.5	$24,942	$739	$20,306

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