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Ogallala High School

Summary:

Ogallala High School is a public high school in Ogallala, Nebraska, serving 304 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Ogallala Public Schools district, which is ranked 181 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ogallala High School faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below the state average. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 22.37% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 21.05% in Mathematics, and 19.74% in Science, compared to the state averages of 33.35%, 26.23%, and 25.25%, respectively. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 44.41% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the state average. Ogallala High School's student population is predominantly white, with 81.58% of students identifying as such.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Perkins County Junior-Senior High School, South Platte High School, and Paxton High School, Ogallala High School generally performs worse on academic measures. These neighboring schools have higher proficiency rates and serve student populations with lower percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite increased spending per student at Ogallala High School, from $15,665 in 2019-2020 to $18,799 in 2022-2023, the school has not yet seen significant improvements in its academic performance or overall ranking and rating.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 602 East G
       Ogallala, NE  69153-2245

(308) 284-4029

District: Ogallala Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
171st of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,799 Help


Feeder schools for Ogallala High School:

Elementary:    Prairie View School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  304

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.6%
Hispanic:
14.8%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ogallala High School ranks worse than 79.5% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.6%), Hispanic (14.8%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ogallala High School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ogallala High School is $18,799.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ogallala High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ogallala High School 171st of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Ogallala High School in the ranking list.)

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Ogallala Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ogallala Public Schools 181st of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ogallala High School

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Rank History for all students at Ogallala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.93 184th 249 26.1%
2007 37.31 198th 247 19.8%
2008 17.26 243rd 252 3.6%
2009 59.09 111th 251 55.8%
2010 46.30 169th 249 32.1%
2011 28.63 203rd 252 19.4%
2012 45.66 153rd 245 37.6%
2013 21.30 215th 247 13.0%
2014 17.82 221st 247 10.5%
2015 20.23 214th 242 11.6%
2016 14.12 226th 246 8.1%
2017 27.87 160th 219 26.9%
2018 46.95 121st 219 44.7%
2019 28.73 158th 217 27.2%
2021 20.10 178th 209 14.8%
2022 37.84 131st 202 35.1%
2023 21.34 171st 215 20.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ogallala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.57 11th 79 86.1%
2019 64.56 24th 82 70.7%
2021 23.75 67th 83 19.3%
2022 55.38 24th 74 67.6%
2023 15.24 78th 89 12.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Ogallala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.96 93rd 144 35.4%
2019 38.02 93rd 142 34.5%
2021 30.74 98th 138 29.0%
2022 23.11 101st 132 23.5%
2023 24.10 103rd 136 24.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Ogallala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.36 63rd 138 54.3%
2019 22.81 111th 140 20.7%
2021 12.96 122nd 130 6.2%
2022 44.54 74th 135 45.2%
2023 20.43 108th 135 20.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ogallala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.58 116th 205 43.4%
2019 24.60 166th 207 19.8%
2021 11.87 184th 200 8.0%
2022 42.81 115th 196 41.3%
2023 18.93 172nd 206 16.5%
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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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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ogallala High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 404 2 5 24 1 n/a n/a 0 436
1989 383 1 4 28 4 n/a n/a 0 420
1990 373 3 2 17 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1991 347 2 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1992 346 2 5 23 1 n/a n/a 0 377
1993 354 1 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1994 348 1 5 16 3 n/a n/a 0 373
1995 422 1 3 17 4 n/a n/a 0 447
1996 422 1 3 17 4 n/a n/a 0 447
1997 425 1 2 22 1 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 430 2 4 20 1 n/a n/a 0 457
1999 436 0 0 10 4 n/a n/a 18 468
2000 433 1 4 37 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2001 406 1 2 22 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2002 376 1 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2003 376 1 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2004 403 1 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 396 1 1 18 4 n/a n/a 0 420
2006 382 3 2 18 5 n/a n/a 0 410
2007 349 2 1 18 5 n/a n/a 0 375
2008 336 2 2 32 8 n/a n/a 0 380
2009 313 2 2 38 4 n/a n/a 0 359
2010 262 2 2 39 2 n/a n/a 0 307
2011 258 2 2 41 1 1 5 0 310
2012 236 0 2 31 2 0 6 0 277
2013 246 0 4 26 1 0 7 0 284
2014 261 0 4 26 1 0 8 0 300
2015 240 4 3 31 1 0 9 0 288
2016 233 1 3 20 1 0 9 0 267
2017 234 0 3 29 2 0 7 0 275
2018 216 0 1 27 3 0 8 0 255
2019 237 3 1 35 1 0 9 0 286
2020 246 2 1 49 2 0 13 0 313
2021 260 2 1 49 3 0 11 0 326
2022 253 4 2 51 2 0 8 0 320
2023 248 3 1 45 2 0 5 0 304

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 Ogallala High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 436 26.8 16.2 15.1
1989 420 27.9 15.0 14.5
1990 396 28.8 13.7 14.1
1991 376 28.4 13.2 13.8
1992 377 28.8 13.0 17.8
1993 378 28.6 13.2 14.8
1994 373 28.2 13.2 16.6
1995 447 29.3 15.3 3.8
1996 447 29.3 15.3 3.8
1997 451 29.1 15.5 7.8
1998 457 29.3 15.6 7.9
1999 468 29.1 16.1 17.8
2000 475 28.6 16.6 14.5
2001 432 29.0 14.9 12.7
2002 401 29.5 13.6 18
2003 401 29.5 13.6 18
2004 422 27.7 15.2 19.7
2005 420 27.0 15.6 21.4
2006 410 28.6 14.3 20.2
2007 375 27.4 13.7 21.1
2008 380 29.1 13.1 20
2009 359 27.6 13.0 24
2010 307 27.6 11.1 29.6
2011 310 26.2 11.8 33.5
2012 277 25.3 10.9 28.9
2013 284 24.3 11.6 29.2
2014 300 24.7 12.1 31
2015 288 25.0 11.5 35.8
2016 267 25.0 10.6 31.5
2017 275 24.8 11.0 32.7
2018 255 24.8 10.2 33.7
2019 286 24.8 11.4 38.5
2020 313 23.9 13.0 42.5
2021 326 25.7 12.6 40.5
2022 320 25.7 12.4 39.7
2023 304 25.3 11.9 44.4

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 Ogallala High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 436 26.8 16.2 15.1
1989 420 27.9 15.0 14.5
1990 396 28.8 13.7 14.1
1991 376 28.4 13.2 13.8
1992 377 28.8 13.0 17.8
1993 378 28.6 13.2 14.8
1994 373 28.2 13.2 16.6
1995 447 29.3 15.3 3.8
1996 447 29.3 15.3 3.8
1997 451 29.1 15.5 7.8
1998 457 29.3 15.6 7.9
1999 468 29.1 16.1 17.8
2000 475 28.6 16.6 14.5
2001 432 29.0 14.9 12.7
2002 401 29.5 13.6 18
2003 401 29.5 13.6 18
2004 422 27.7 15.2 19.7
2005 420 27.0 15.6 21.4
2006 410 28.6 14.3 20.2
2007 375 27.4 13.7 21.1
2008 380 29.1 13.1 20
2009 359 27.6 13.0 24
2010 307 27.6 11.1 29.6
2011 310 26.2 11.8 33.5
2012 277 25.3 10.9 28.9
2013 284 24.3 11.6 29.2
2014 300 24.7 12.1 31
2015 288 25.0 11.5 35.8
2016 267 25.0 10.6 31.5
2017 275 24.8 11.0 32.7
2018 255 24.8 10.2 33.7
2019 286 24.8 11.4 38.5
2020 313 23.9 13.0 42.5
2021 326 25.7 12.6 40.5
2022 320 25.7 12.4 39.7
2023 304 25.3 11.9 44.4

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 Ogallala High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $515 (3.1%) $13,982 (83.8%) $16,676
2020 $714 (4.6%) $12,897 (82.3%) $15,665
2021 $982 (6.1%) $13,196 (81.6%) $16,176
2022 $1,284 (7.3%) $14,214 (81.0%) $17,550
2023 $1,342 (7.1%) $15,114 (80.4%) $18,799

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ogallala 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 158th of 217 High schoolsRanks 171st of 215 High schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Ogallala High School)32.422.4
 10.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Ogallala Public Schools)32.422.4
 10.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ogallala High School)2721.1
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Ogallala Public Schools)2721.1
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Ogallala High School)2319.7
 3.2%
   11th Grade Science (Ogallala Public Schools)2319.7
 3.2%
   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 Students286304
 6.3%
African American33
American Indian12
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic3545
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White237248
 4.6%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.5%44.4%
 5.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ogallala High School

Ogallala High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Prairie View School

Students at Ogallala High School are 82% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 304 students attended Ogallala High School.

Ogallala High School ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Nebraska high schools.


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