Ralston High School

Summary:

Ralston High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Ralston, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 1,026 students. The school is part of the Omaha Public Schools district, which is ranked 184 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ralston High School consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Nebraska high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in ACT English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages, ranging from 7.26% to 16.67% proficient in 2022-2023, compared to the state averages of 26.23% to 33.35%. This academic performance lags behind nearby high schools, such as Papillion La Vista South High School and Westside High School, which have significantly higher proficiency rates.

Ralston High School has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (41.62%) and African American (5.65%) students. The school also has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 55.56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This demographic composition likely contributes to the school's academic struggles, as students from low-income families often face additional barriers to success. The significant performance gaps between Ralston High School and the higher-performing nearby schools, as well as the disparities in performance among different student subgroups within the school, suggest that there may be equity issues that need to be addressed.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 8969 Park Dr
       Ralston, NE  68127-3600


(402) 331-7373

District: Ralston Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,780 Help


Feeder schools for Ralston High School:

Elementary:    Blumfield Elementary School
    Karen Western Elementary School
    Meadows Elementary School
    Mockingbird Elementary School
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Middle:    Ralston Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  1,026

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.5%
Hispanic:
41.6%
African American:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ralston High School ranks worse than 96.7% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.5%), Hispanic (41.6%), African American (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ralston High School is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ralston High School is $14,780.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ralston High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ralston High School 208th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Ralston High School in the ranking list.)

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Ralston Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ralston Public Schools 184th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ralston High School

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Rank History for all students at Ralston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.43 117th 249 53.0%
2007 54.60 124th 247 49.8%
2008 19.64 238th 252 5.6%
2009 32.17 211th 251 15.9%
2010 35.71 201st 249 19.3%
2011 15.69 225th 252 10.7%
2012 14.66 227th 245 7.3%
2013 25.87 208th 247 15.8%
2014 26.12 203rd 247 17.8%
2015 15.33 227th 242 6.2%
2016 24.03 206th 246 16.3%
2017 21.78 175th 219 20.1%
2018 14.08 196th 219 10.5%
2019 23.05 168th 217 22.6%
2021 12.21 192nd 209 8.1%
2022 6.93 194th 202 4.0%
2023 6.05 208th 215 3.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ralston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.49 19th 26 26.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ralston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.01 39th 79 50.6%
2019 28.00 58th 82 29.3%
2021 25.46 66th 83 20.5%
2022 12.75 70th 74 5.4%
2023 14.17 83rd 89 6.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ralston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.02 128th 144 11.1%
2019 15.32 124th 142 12.7%
2021 13.04 123rd 138 10.9%
2022 7.63 126th 132 4.5%
2023 6.04 129th 136 5.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ralston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.46 121st 138 12.3%
2019 33.46 95th 140 32.1%
2021 13.26 121st 130 6.9%
2022 9.01 126th 135 6.7%
2023 8.20 128th 135 5.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ralston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.83 20th 41 51.2%
2019 29.74 29th 43 32.6%
2021 19.71 35th 38 7.9%
2022 10.76 41st 41 0.0%
2023 15.37 40th 41 2.4%
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Rank History for White students at Ralston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.59 182nd 205 11.2%
2019 52.00 96th 207 53.6%
2021 25.67 156th 200 22.0%
2022 8.95 186th 196 5.1%
2023 8.24 195th 206 5.3%
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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 Ralston High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1028 7 13 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1063
1989 962 11 10 13 4 n/a n/a 0 1000
1990 872 12 16 11 6 n/a n/a 0 917
1991 850 9 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 875
1992 887 10 16 15 2 n/a n/a 0 930
1993 889 13 20 22 5 n/a n/a 0 949
1994 880 13 23 23 4 n/a n/a 0 943
1995 902 13 17 26 10 n/a n/a 0 968
1996 902 13 17 26 10 n/a n/a 0 968
1997 917 8 28 21 7 n/a n/a 0 981
1998 954 17 27 21 6 n/a n/a 0 1025
1999 908 17 25 9 1 n/a n/a 4 964
2000 920 19 20 27 0 n/a n/a 0 986
2001 926 22 16 38 0 n/a n/a 0 1002
2002 863 26 30 56 3 n/a n/a 0 978
2003 863 26 30 56 3 n/a n/a 0 978
2004 813 28 29 68 1 n/a n/a 0 939
2005 839 33 33 91 2 n/a n/a 0 998
2006 837 44 23 122 2 n/a n/a 0 1028
2007 884 39 26 148 3 n/a n/a 0 1100
2008 868 55 29 159 5 n/a n/a 0 1116
2009 819 49 33 141 4 n/a n/a 0 1046
2010 769 46 28 155 6 n/a n/a 0 1004
2011 706 49 21 198 9 0 8 0 991
2012 663 42 20 189 10 1 16 0 941
2013 634 51 17 213 8 1 18 0 942
2014 617 66 16 230 8 1 16 0 954
2015 610 65 18 242 9 2 23 0 969
2016 649 56 22 288 11 1 36 0 1063
2017 633 56 20 311 8 2 45 0 1075
2018 627 56 20 316 8 2 64 0 1093
2019 594 65 17 335 7 2 57 0 1077
2020 553 69 10 333 5 4 53 0 1027
2021 502 64 9 348 7 5 45 0 980
2022 473 64 9 406 5 6 53 0 1016
2023 467 58 9 427 4 7 54 0 1026

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 Ralston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1063 70.0 15.1 6
1989 1000 68.4 14.6 6.3
1990 917 61.6 14.8 7.1
1991 875 57.1 15.3 8.2
1992 930 59.0 15.7 9.2
1993 949 60.3 15.7 9.7
1994 943 62.6 15.1 9.9
1995 968 63.7 15.2 4.9
1996 968 63.7 15.2 4.9
1997 981 61.9 15.8 4.9
1998 1025 61.0 16.8 6.9
1999 964 63.3 15.2 9.5
2000 986 62.8 15.7 8.2
2001 1002 59.3 16.9 9.8
2002 978 60.1 16.3 16.3
2003 978 60.1 16.3 16.3
2004 939 60.1 15.6 18.5
2005 998 59.5 16.8 21.2
2006 1028 58.0 17.7 24.5
2007 1100 63.1 17.4 26.3
2008 1116 65.1 17.1 31.8
2009 1046 66.8 15.7 33.2
2010 1004 63.4 15.8 31.3
2011 991 69.2 14.3 37.4
2012 941 71.9 13.0 42.6
2013 942 65.1 14.4 43.8
2014 954 59.5 16.0 46.2
2015 969 58.0 16.7 44.8
2016 1063 59.0 18.0 48.5
2017 1075 58.9 18.2 49.8
2018 1093 59.0 18.5 48.9
2019 1077 63.2 17.0 50.3
2020 1027 61.9 16.5 52.4
2021 980 64.7 15.1 54.6
2022 1016 63.0 16.1 46.4
2023 1026 62.8 16.3 55.6

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 Ralston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1063 70.0 15.1 6
1989 1000 68.4 14.6 6.3
1990 917 61.6 14.8 7.1
1991 875 57.1 15.3 8.2
1992 930 59.0 15.7 9.2
1993 949 60.3 15.7 9.7
1994 943 62.6 15.1 9.9
1995 968 63.7 15.2 4.9
1996 968 63.7 15.2 4.9
1997 981 61.9 15.8 4.9
1998 1025 61.0 16.8 6.9
1999 964 63.3 15.2 9.5
2000 986 62.8 15.7 8.2
2001 1002 59.3 16.9 9.8
2002 978 60.1 16.3 16.3
2003 978 60.1 16.3 16.3
2004 939 60.1 15.6 18.5
2005 998 59.5 16.8 21.2
2006 1028 58.0 17.7 24.5
2007 1100 63.1 17.4 26.3
2008 1116 65.1 17.1 31.8
2009 1046 66.8 15.7 33.2
2010 1004 63.4 15.8 31.3
2011 991 69.2 14.3 37.4
2012 941 71.9 13.0 42.6
2013 942 65.1 14.4 43.8
2014 954 59.5 16.0 46.2
2015 969 58.0 16.7 44.8
2016 1063 59.0 18.0 48.5
2017 1075 58.9 18.2 49.8
2018 1093 59.0 18.5 48.9
2019 1077 63.2 17.0 50.3
2020 1027 61.9 16.5 52.4
2021 980 64.7 15.1 54.6
2022 1016 63.0 16.1 46.4
2023 1026 62.8 16.3 55.6

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 Ralston High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $155 (1.2%) $10,971 (85.7%) $12,796
2020 $248 (1.9%) $11,243 (85.0%) $13,234
2021 $201 (1.4%) $12,484 (86.0%) $14,509
2022 $274 (1.9%) $12,343 (85.8%) $14,387
2023 $584 (4.0%) $12,460 (84.3%) $14,780

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ralston 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 168th of 217 High schoolsRanks 208th of 215 High schools
 19.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Ralston High School)32.316.7
 15.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Ralston Public Schools)32.316.7
 15.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ralston High School)24.17.3
 16.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Ralston Public Schools)24.17.3
 16.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Ralston High School)19.58.6
 10.9%
   11th Grade Science (Ralston Public Schools)19.58.6
 10.9%
   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 Students10771026
 4.7%
African American6558
 10.8%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian179
 47.1%
Hispanic335427
 27.5%
Pacific Islander27
 250%
White594467
 21.4%
Two or More Races5754
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.3%55.6%
 5.2%


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Ralston High School ranks in the bottom 3.3% of Nebraska high schools.

Students at Ralston High School are 46% White, 42% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,026 students attended Ralston High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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