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Sargent High School

Summary:

Sargent High School is a public high school in Sargent, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 93 students. The school is part of the Sargent Public Schools district, which is ranked 186 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sargent High School has a predominantly white student population, with 93.55% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Loup County High School. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with a high ranking of 13th out of 246 Nebraska high schools in 2015-2016, but a decline to 159th out of 215 high schools in 2022-2023, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Test scores are generally below the state average, with 11th-grade students scoring 33.33% proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.35%, and 16.67% in ACT/Science, significantly lower than the state average of 25.25%.

Despite the school's declining academic performance, Sargent High School has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $20,537 in 2020-2021 to $26,591 in 2022-2023, and a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.6 in 2021-2022 to 10.4 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may need to evaluate the effectiveness of its resource allocation and teaching strategies to improve student outcomes. Comparisons to nearby schools, such as Arcadia High School, Burwell Junior-Senior High School, and Loup County High School, provide valuable context for understanding Sargent High School's performance and characteristics.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 400 N 5th St
       Sargent, NE  68874-6104

(308) 527-4119

District: Sargent Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,591 Help


Feeder schools for Sargent High School:

Elementary:    Sargent Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  93

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.5%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sargent High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sargent High School ranks worse than 74% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.25. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sargent High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sargent High School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sargent High School is $26,591.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Sargent High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sargent High School 159th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Sargent High School in the ranking list.)

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Sargent Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sargent Public Schools 186th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sargent High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sargent High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.42 54th 226 76.1%
2007 66.59 67th 227 70.5%
2008 63.23 79th 245 67.8%
2009 61.31 93rd 243 61.7%
2010 72.88 35th 254 86.2%
2011 43.51 164th 246 33.3%
2012 49.71 134th 255 47.5%
2013 76.49 28th 248 88.7%
2014 88.20 9th 252 96.4%
2016 65.53 75th 255 70.6%
2017 72.48 53rd 236 77.5%
2019 35.84 171st 247 30.8%
2022 62.26 90th 249 63.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sargent High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.84 179th 222 19.4%
2022 54.23 104th 234 55.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sargent High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Sargent High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.26 48th 249 80.7%
2007 71.54 44th 247 82.2%
2008 62.21 93rd 252 63.1%
2009 53.54 134th 251 46.6%
2010 64.78 76th 249 69.5%
2011 33.46 191st 252 24.2%
2012 29.15 203rd 245 17.1%
2013 74.94 43rd 247 82.6%
2015 47.99 136th 242 43.8%
2016 89.61 13th 246 94.7%
2017 80.44 29th 219 86.8%
2019 63.65 73rd 217 66.4%
2022 46.85 109th 202 46.0%
2023 27.25 159th 215 26.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Sargent High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.39 25th 132 81.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Sargent High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.99 84th 207 59.4%
2022 41.98 117th 196 40.3%
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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 Sargent High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 117 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1989 115 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1990 110 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1991 115 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1992 120 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1993 125 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1994 134 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1995 128 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1996 128 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1997 124 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1998 115 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1999 113 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2000 107 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2001 112 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2002 97 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2003 97 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2004 95 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2005 105 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 109
2006 95 1 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 103
2007 85 1 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 95
2008 79 1 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 90
2009 81 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2010 74 1 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 83
2011 71 0 2 3 1 0 2 0 79
2012 75 0 2 3 1 0 1 0 82
2013 78 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 82
2014 70 0 1 2 2 0 1 0 76
2015 71 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 77
2016 76 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 81
2017 73 5 0 2 1 0 0 0 81
2018 80 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 87
2019 73 0 0 6 1 0 1 0 81
2020 77 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 82
2021 78 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 82
2022 81 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 88
2023 87 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 93

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 Sargent High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 119 10.0 11.9 24.4
1989 119 11.1 10.7 21.8
1990 119 10.5 11.3 19.3
1991 123 12.6 9.7 17.1
1992 127 12.5 10.1 24.4
1993 132 11.6 11.4 22.7
1994 141 10.8 13.1 21.3
1995 130 11.0 11.8 23.8
1996 130 11.0 11.8 23.8
1997 127 11.0 11.5 24.4
1998 115 10.5 11.0 23.5
1999 113 10.5 10.8 38.1
2000 109 10.5 10.4 33
2001 114 10.7 10.7 47.4
2002 99 10.2 9.7 38.4
2003 99 10.2 9.7 38.4
2004 98 10.2 9.6 43.9
2005 109 9.9 11.0 34.9
2006 103 9.9 10.4 32
2007 95 10.0 9.5 31.6
2008 90 9.9 9.1 38.9
2009 88 8.8 10.0 38.6
2010 83 9.3 8.9 37.3
2011 79 9.2 8.5 41.8
2012 82 8.6 9.4 35.4
2013 82 8.7 9.3 31.7
2014 76 9.2 8.2 27.6
2015 77 9.0 8.5 35.1
2016 81 9.0 9.0 45.7
2017 81 9.0 8.9 46.9
2018 87 8.9 9.7 46
2019 81 9.6 8.3 55.6
2020 82 8.9 9.2 56.1
2021 82 8.7 9.4 53.7
2022 88 10.1 8.6 37.5
2023 93 8.8 10.4 35.5

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 Sargent High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 119 10.0 11.9 24.4
1989 119 11.1 10.7 21.8
1990 119 10.5 11.3 19.3
1991 123 12.6 9.7 17.1
1992 127 12.5 10.1 24.4
1993 132 11.6 11.4 22.7
1994 141 10.8 13.1 21.3
1995 130 11.0 11.8 23.8
1996 130 11.0 11.8 23.8
1997 127 11.0 11.5 24.4
1998 115 10.5 11.0 23.5
1999 113 10.5 10.8 38.1
2000 109 10.5 10.4 33
2001 114 10.7 10.7 47.4
2002 99 10.2 9.7 38.4
2003 99 10.2 9.7 38.4
2004 98 10.2 9.6 43.9
2005 109 9.9 11.0 34.9
2006 103 9.9 10.4 32
2007 95 10.0 9.5 31.6
2008 90 9.9 9.1 38.9
2009 88 8.8 10.0 38.6
2010 83 9.3 8.9 37.3
2011 79 9.2 8.5 41.8
2012 82 8.6 9.4 35.4
2013 82 8.7 9.3 31.7
2014 76 9.2 8.2 27.6
2015 77 9.0 8.5 35.1
2016 81 9.0 9.0 45.7
2017 81 9.0 8.9 46.9
2018 87 8.9 9.7 46
2019 81 9.6 8.3 55.6
2020 82 8.9 9.2 56.1
2021 82 8.7 9.4 53.7
2022 88 10.1 8.6 37.5
2023 93 8.8 10.4 35.5

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 Sargent High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $799 (3.6%) $17,598 (80.3%) $21,924
2020 $923 (3.7%) $15,838 (64.3%) $24,620
2021 $1,212 (5.9%) $16,669 (81.2%) $20,537
2022 $1,702 (6.6%) $16,737 (65.0%) $25,769
2023 $1,276 (4.8%) $17,934 (67.4%) $26,591

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sargent 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 171st of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 90th of 249 Middle schools
 33.1%
Ranks 73rd of 217 High schoolsRanks 159th of 215 High schools
 40.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sargent High School)6060
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sargent Public Schools)6060
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sargent High School)3553
 18%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sargent Public Schools)3553
 18%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5046
 4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sargent High School)3547
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sargent Public Schools)3547
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4741
 6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sargent High School)5033.3
 16.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Sargent Public Schools)5033.3
 16.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Science (Sargent High School)44.416.7
 27.8%
   11th Grade Science (Sargent Public Schools)44.416.7
 27.8%
   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 Students8193
 14.8%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic62
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White7387
 19.2%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.6%35.5%
 20.1%

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Sargent High School ranks 159th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 93 students attended Sargent High School.

Sargent High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sargent Elementary School

Students at Sargent High School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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