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Plattsmouth High School

Summary:

Plattsmouth High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, with a student population of 491. The school is part of the Plattsmouth Community Schools district, which is ranked 147 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Plattsmouth High School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (89.21%) compared to nearby schools like South High School in Omaha, which has only 8.15% white students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by ACT proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state average, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (25.42%), Mathematics (22.03%), and Science (22.88%) all below the Nebraska state averages. Additionally, Plattsmouth High School has a relatively high percentage of students (36.25%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to some nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Plattsmouth High School has a higher per-student spending of $17,677 in 2022-2023 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.2, compared to nearby schools like Papillion La Vista Senior High ($12,716 per student) and Bryan High School (17.1 student-teacher ratio). However, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 157 out of 242 Nebraska high schools in 2014-2015 to 161 out of 215 in 2022-2023, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1916 Old Hwy 34
       Plattsmouth, NE  68048-5676

(402) 296-3322

District: Plattsmouth Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
161st of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,677 Help


Feeder schools for Plattsmouth High School:

Elementary:    Plattsmouth Elementary School
Middle:    Plattsmouth Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  491

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.3% Help


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Compare Details Plattsmouth High School ranks worse than 74.9% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plattsmouth High School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plattsmouth High School is $17,677.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Plattsmouth High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Plattsmouth High School 161st of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Plattsmouth High School in the ranking list.)

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Plattsmouth Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Plattsmouth Community Schools 147th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plattsmouth High School

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Rank History for all students at Plattsmouth High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.83 79th 249 68.3%
2007 67.11 65th 247 73.7%
2008 51.81 156th 252 38.1%
2009 38.66 190th 251 24.3%
2010 28.77 216th 249 13.3%
2011 46.23 157th 252 37.7%
2012 40.14 175th 245 28.6%
2013 45.78 151st 247 38.9%
2014 40.85 164th 247 33.6%
2015 43.46 157th 242 35.1%
2016 33.36 183rd 246 25.6%
2017 16.20 192nd 219 12.3%
2018 15.19 195th 219 11.0%
2019 20.15 175th 217 19.4%
2021 16.64 186th 209 11.0%
2022 26.87 148th 202 26.7%
2023 26.65 161st 215 25.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plattsmouth High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.78 59th 79 25.3%
2019 38.37 48th 82 41.5%
2021 40.02 45th 83 45.8%
2022 39.00 45th 74 39.2%
2023 41.47 48th 89 46.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Plattsmouth High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.32 126th 144 12.5%
2019 15.53 123rd 142 13.4%
2021 17.23 118th 138 14.5%
2022 47.96 68th 132 48.5%
2023 35.29 86th 136 36.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Plattsmouth High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.32 116th 138 15.9%
2019 27.67 103rd 140 26.4%
2021 17.44 115th 130 11.5%
2022 14.73 117th 135 13.3%
2023 21.18 106th 135 21.5%
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Rank History for White students at Plattsmouth High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.23 194th 205 5.4%
2019 13.82 182nd 207 12.1%
2021 10.58 186th 200 7.0%
2022 18.76 165th 196 15.8%
2023 18.67 173rd 206 16.0%
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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 Plattsmouth High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 466 1 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1989 468 1 10 18 3 n/a n/a 0 500
1990 463 0 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1991 474 0 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1992 499 1 10 12 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1993 511 1 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 526
1994 477 0 14 9 5 n/a n/a 0 505
1995 483 3 6 18 2 n/a n/a 0 512
1996 483 3 6 18 2 n/a n/a 0 512
1997 464 6 7 17 2 n/a n/a 0 496
1998 500 7 10 20 6 n/a n/a 0 543
1999 504 3 10 5 5 n/a n/a 8 535
2000 487 0 13 12 8 n/a n/a 0 520
2001 495 0 9 16 5 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 479 3 3 11 3 n/a n/a 0 499
2003 479 3 3 11 3 n/a n/a 0 499
2004 453 3 3 11 4 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 446 3 3 16 5 n/a n/a 0 473
2006 454 4 6 19 3 n/a n/a 0 486
2007 522 4 10 24 5 n/a n/a 0 565
2008 565 4 9 26 5 n/a n/a 0 609
2009 529 5 10 23 3 n/a n/a 0 570
2010 532 5 9 19 4 n/a n/a 0 569
2011 513 7 8 19 3 0 0 0 550
2012 500 7 8 18 2 0 0 0 535
2013 474 9 6 23 5 0 0 0 517
2014 478 11 6 20 2 0 0 0 517
2015 482 14 5 22 5 0 0 0 528
2016 492 10 7 16 4 0 0 0 529
2017 503 10 9 19 6 0 1 0 548
2018 514 7 3 21 7 0 4 0 556
2019 523 7 6 29 8 0 5 0 578
2020 478 5 2 34 7 0 4 0 530
2021 434 4 3 28 6 0 2 0 477
2022 416 5 4 30 5 0 7 0 467
2023 438 5 5 31 3 0 9 0 491

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 Plattsmouth High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 29.7 16.2 15.5
1989 500 30.6 16.3 14.2
1990 486 32.7 14.8 15
1991 496 32.4 15.3 13.7
1992 523 33.7 15.5 17.4
1993 526 33.4 15.7 21.1
1994 505 34.6 14.6 21.2
1995 512 33.1 15.5 13.5
1996 512 33.1 15.5 13.5
1997 496 32.7 15.2 15.3
1998 543 32.6 16.7 13.4
1999 535 35.5 15.1 22.4
2000 520 35.5 14.6 30.2
2001 525 36.2 14.5 22.5
2002 499 36.8 13.6 26.1
2003 499 36.8 13.6 26.1
2004 474 36.5 13.0 27
2005 473 37.0 12.8 26.4
2006 486 35.5 13.7 26.7
2007 565 37.7 15.0 29.2
2008 609 42.3 14.4 29.2
2009 570 42.3 13.5 25.6
2010 569 42.7 13.3 27.8
2011 550 43.1 12.7 33.3
2012 535 42.5 12.5 33.3
2013 517 42.2 12.2 36.4
2014 517 42.0 12.2 37.1
2015 528 43.0 12.2 36
2016 529 43.0 12.3 36.7
2017 548 43.8 12.5 33.6
2018 556 44.6 12.4 30.9
2019 578 45.6 12.6 36.3
2020 530 43.0 12.3 33.8
2021 477 42.6 11.1 32.3
2022 467 41.6 11.2 30.6
2023 491 40.1 12.2 36.3

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 Plattsmouth High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 29.7 16.2 15.5
1989 500 30.6 16.3 14.2
1990 486 32.7 14.8 15
1991 496 32.4 15.3 13.7
1992 523 33.7 15.5 17.4
1993 526 33.4 15.7 21.1
1994 505 34.6 14.6 21.2
1995 512 33.1 15.5 13.5
1996 512 33.1 15.5 13.5
1997 496 32.7 15.2 15.3
1998 543 32.6 16.7 13.4
1999 535 35.5 15.1 22.4
2000 520 35.5 14.6 30.2
2001 525 36.2 14.5 22.5
2002 499 36.8 13.6 26.1
2003 499 36.8 13.6 26.1
2004 474 36.5 13.0 27
2005 473 37.0 12.8 26.4
2006 486 35.5 13.7 26.7
2007 565 37.7 15.0 29.2
2008 609 42.3 14.4 29.2
2009 570 42.3 13.5 25.6
2010 569 42.7 13.3 27.8
2011 550 43.1 12.7 33.3
2012 535 42.5 12.5 33.3
2013 517 42.2 12.2 36.4
2014 517 42.0 12.2 37.1
2015 528 43.0 12.2 36
2016 529 43.0 12.3 36.7
2017 548 43.8 12.5 33.6
2018 556 44.6 12.4 30.9
2019 578 45.6 12.6 36.3
2020 530 43.0 12.3 33.8
2021 477 42.6 11.1 32.3
2022 467 41.6 11.2 30.6
2023 491 40.1 12.2 36.3

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 Plattsmouth High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $08 (0.1%) $11,825 (87.6%) $13,493
2020 $18 (0.1%) $12,711 (86.5%) $14,687
2021 $292 (1.7%) $14,644 (86.0%) $17,037
2022 $268 (1.6%) $14,670 (86.2%) $17,012
2023 $365 (2.1%) $14,124 (79.9%) $17,677

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Plattsmouth 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 175th of 217 High schoolsRanks 161st of 215 High schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Plattsmouth High School)23.125.4
 2.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Plattsmouth Community Schools)23.125.4
 2.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Plattsmouth High School)26.922
 4.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Plattsmouth Community Schools)26.922
 4.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Plattsmouth High School)19.422.9
 3.5%
   11th Grade Science (Plattsmouth Community Schools)19.422.9
 3.5%
   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 Students578491
 15.1%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic2931
 6.9%
Pacific Islander00
White523438
 16.3%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.3%36.3%
 0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plattsmouth High School

Plattsmouth High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Plattsmouth Elementary School
Middle : Plattsmouth Middle School

Students at Plattsmouth High School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 491 students attended Plattsmouth High School.

Plattsmouth High School ranks 161st of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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