Hershey High School

Summary:

Hershey High School is a public high school in Hershey, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 254 students. The school is part of the Hershey Public Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hershey High School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. The school's performance in Mathematics is also strong, with over 50% of 11th-grade students being proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 42.11%. Additionally, Hershey High School has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87% to 100% over the past few years, which are above the state average.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Paxton High School, North Platte High School, and Sutherland High School, Hershey High School generally outperforms them in academic measures, graduation rates, and student group performance. While Hershey High School demonstrates strong overall performance, there may be opportunities to further improve in areas such as Mathematics proficiency and addressing fluctuations in chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 301 S Lincoln
       Hershey, NE  69143-0369


(308) 368-5573

District: Hershey Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,710 Help


Feeder schools for Hershey High School:

Elementary:    Hershey Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Hispanic:
7.9%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hershey High School ranks worse than 53.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hershey High School ranks better than 61.9% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.43. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hershey High School is $16,710.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hershey High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hershey High School 107th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Hershey High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Hershey High School 64th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Hershey High School in the ranking list.)

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Hershey Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hershey Public Schools 78th of 182 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.80 101st 226 55.3%
2007 33.77 181st 227 20.3%
2008 62.60 86th 245 64.9%
2009 66.34 64th 243 73.7%
2010 55.73 119th 254 53.1%
2011 37.46 179th 246 27.2%
2012 44.37 161st 255 36.9%
2013 58.21 98th 248 60.5%
2014 44.33 153rd 252 39.3%
2015 52.63 123rd 256 52.0%
2016 60.11 96th 255 62.4%
2017 40.53 149th 236 36.9%
2018 44.60 127th 225 43.6%
2019 47.26 140th 247 43.3%
2021 51.53 115th 223 48.4%
2022 59.11 99th 249 60.2%
2023 59.62 98th 238 58.8%
2024 54.06 107th 200 46.5%
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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 39th 120 67.5%
2023 62.13 54th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.82 65th 147 55.8%
2019 61.51 54th 156 65.4%
2021 63.20 49th 137 64.2%
2022 49.50 83rd 150 44.7%
2023 65.35 57th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.19 88th 141 37.6%
2019 33.16 116th 153 24.2%
2021 34.10 102nd 144 29.2%
2022 60.68 60th 160 62.5%
2023 51.05 82nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.71 140th 203 31.0%
2019 40.98 141st 222 36.5%
2021 55.86 78th 204 61.8%
2022 50.66 115th 234 50.9%
2023 48.74 116th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.64 84th 249 66.3%
2007 58.26 105th 247 57.5%
2008 57.98 113th 252 55.2%
2009 76.44 36th 251 85.7%
2010 82.53 13th 249 94.8%
2011 73.50 53rd 252 79.0%
2012 46.93 146th 245 40.4%
2013 46.60 145th 247 41.3%
2014 30.84 190th 247 23.1%
2015 72.06 49th 242 79.8%
2016 35.20 174th 246 29.3%
2017 37.87 136th 219 37.9%
2018 22.84 177th 219 19.2%
2019 55.27 96th 217 55.8%
2021 39.90 125th 209 40.2%
2022 57.51 82nd 202 59.4%
2023 41.98 124th 215 42.3%
2024 65.43 64th 168 61.9%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.27 127th 144 11.8%
2019 59.22 59th 142 58.5%
2022 83.49 15th 132 88.6%
2023 57.01 59th 136 56.6%
2024 54.12 48th 93 48.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.97 97th 138 29.7%
2019 47.00 79th 140 43.6%
2021 48.71 64th 130 50.8%
2023 17.48 115th 135 14.8%
2024 82.76 12th 93 87.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.24 176th 205 14.1%
2019 56.88 85th 207 58.9%
2021 39.07 123rd 200 38.5%
2022 46.39 106th 196 45.9%
2023 48.22 109th 206 47.1%
2024 64.34 41st 125 67.2%
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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.

Hershey High School Test Scores
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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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hershey High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 140th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 98th of 238 Middle schools
 15.5%
Ranks 96th of 217 High schoolsRanks 124th 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)4755
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Public Schools)4755
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hershey High School)5579
 24%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Public Schools)5579
 24%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey High School)4067
 27%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Public Schools)4067
 27%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hershey High School)4478
 34%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Public Schools)4478
 34%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Hershey High School)7665
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Hershey Public Schools)7665
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey High School)46.535.7
 10.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Hershey Public Schools)46.535.7
 10.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hershey High School)37.223.8
 13.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Hershey Public Schools)37.223.8
 13.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Hershey High School)27.928.6
 0.7%
   11th Grade Science (Hershey Public Schools)27.928.6
 0.7%
   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 Students263254
 3.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1720
 17.6%
Pacific Islander11
White240230
 4.2%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.4%28.7%
 9.3%


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Elementary : Hershey Elementary School

Hershey High School ranks 64th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

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


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