Is Scottsbluff Senior High School a good school?

Scottsbluff Senior High School ranks in the bottom 8.3% of Nebraska high schools.

How many students attend Scottsbluff Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,062 students attended Scottsbluff Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Scottsbluff Senior High School?

Students at Scottsbluff Senior High School are 51% White, 44% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Scottsbluff Senior High School?

Scottsbluff Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lake Minatare School Elementary : Lincoln Heights Elementary School Elementary : Longfellow Elementary School Elementary : Roosevelt Elementary School Elementary : Westmoor Elementary School Middle : Bluffs Middle School

Scottsbluff Senior High School

Summary:

Scottsbluff Senior High School is a public high school in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, serving 1,118 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Scottsbluff Public Schools district, which is ranked 156 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scottsbluff Senior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools, with a 0-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 30-60 high schools in Nebraska for these subgroups. Graduation rates at Scottsbluff Senior High School have ranged from 87.0% to 90.3% in recent years, slightly below the state average, and the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.1% to 34.2%. Academically, Scottsbluff Senior High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are well below the state averages.

Interestingly, nearby schools such as Bayard Secondary School, Morrill High School, Minatare High School, and Mitchell Secondary School generally perform better than Scottsbluff Senior High School on various metrics, including statewide rankings, graduation rates, and academic proficiency. Despite increased spending per student at Scottsbluff Senior High School, from $13,266 in 2019-2020 to $15,019 in 2022-2023, the school's performance has not yet shown significant improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

313 E 27th St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1609

(308) 635-6230

District: Scottsbluff Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
154^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,019

Feeder schools for Scottsbluff Senior High School:

Elementary:	Lake Minatare School
	Lincoln Heights Elementary School
	Longfellow Elementary School
	Roosevelt Elementary School
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	Westmoor Elementary School
Middle:	Bluffs Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 1,062

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.0%

Hispanic:

43.7%

American Indian:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scottsbluff Senior High School ranks worse than 91.7% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.05. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Scottsbluff Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51%), Hispanic (43.7%), American Indian (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scottsbluff Senior High School is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare Scottsbluff Senior High School employs 64 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scottsbluff Senior High School is $15,019.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scottsbluff Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Scottsbluff Senior High School 154^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Scottsbluff Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Scottsbluff Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Scottsbluff Public Schools 156^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Scottsbluff Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Scottsbluff Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	30.13	214^th	249	14.1%
2007	36.17	204^th	247	17.4%
2008	21.37	237^th	252	6.0%
2009	26.53	224^th	251	10.8%
2010	25.20	221^st	249	11.2%
2011	18.42	222^nd	252	11.9%
2012	41.64	170^th	245	30.6%
2013	45.93	149^th	247	39.7%
2014	24.09	208^th	247	15.8%
2015	34.81	184^th	242	24.0%
2016	40.51	158^th	246	35.8%
2017	24.08	169^th	219	22.8%
2018	10.82	203^rd	219	7.3%
2019	17.87	183^rd	217	15.7%
2021	32.70	138^th	209	34.0%
2022	19.01	172^nd	202	14.9%
2023	19.25	181^st	215	15.8%
2024	11.05	154^th	168	8.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scottsbluff Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	30.24	56^th	79	29.1%
2019	21.47	69^th	82	15.9%
2021	30.64	58^th	83	30.1%
2022	23.91	57^th	74	23.0%
2023	29.08	61^st	89	31.5%
2024	23.12	49^th	62	21.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Scottsbluff Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	9.82	135^th	144	6.3%
2019	26.47	110^th	142	22.5%
2021	36.39	92^nd	138	33.3%
2022	20.52	105^th	132	20.5%
2023	23.25	105^th	136	22.8%
2024	17.72	79^th	93	15.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Scottsbluff Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	15.99	122^nd	138	11.6%
2019	13.74	128^th	140	8.6%
2021	28.22	93^rd	130	28.5%
2022	17.79	111^th	135	17.8%
2023	16.57	116^th	135	14.1%
2024	15.47	81^st	93	12.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Scottsbluff Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	45.08	19^th	41	53.7%
2019	33.78	25^th	43	41.9%
2021	40.65	16^th	38	57.9%
2022	26.22	32^nd	41	22.0%
2023	28.53	30^th	41	26.8%
2024	21.51	30^th	33	9.1%

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Rank History for White students at Scottsbluff Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	9.25	195^th	205	4.9%
2019	33.46	148^th	207	28.5%
2021	56.92	83^rd	200	58.5%
2022	31.83	142^nd	196	27.6%
2023	41.12	121^st	206	41.3%
2024	19.95	97^th	125	22.4%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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by a student
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

The curriculum fails to prepare students for higher education. The emphasis is on sports rather than academics. There are hardly any advanced placement courses for students to take. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Scottsbluff Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	679	6	4	166	21	n/a	n/a	0	876
1989	639	4	4	176	21	n/a	n/a	0	844
1990	683	3	8	186	19	n/a	n/a	0	899
1991	643	3	9	182	16	n/a	n/a	0	853
1992	645	3	8	189	26	n/a	n/a	0	871
1993	662	4	4	185	22	n/a	n/a	0	877
1994	679	4	8	178	24	n/a	n/a	0	893
1995	696	3	4	215	35	n/a	n/a	0	953
1996	696	3	4	215	35	n/a	n/a	0	953
1997	717	6	4	226	28	n/a	n/a	0	981
1998	717	4	7	245	31	n/a	n/a	0	1004
1999	726	3	7	123	38	n/a	n/a	125	1022
2000	743	2	8	233	31	n/a	n/a	0	1017
2001	699	3	11	224	31	n/a	n/a	0	968
2002	629	7	9	245	25	n/a	n/a	0	915
2003	629	7	9	245	25	n/a	n/a	0	915
2004	618	6	10	255	39	n/a	n/a	0	928
2005	592	4	11	259	39	n/a	n/a	0	905
2006	587	8	9	244	46	n/a	n/a	0	894
2007	571	9	10	255	45	n/a	n/a	0	890
2008	547	5	10	260	53	n/a	n/a	0	875
2009	543	6	8	259	46	n/a	n/a	0	862
2010	536	5	7	266	38	n/a	n/a	0	852
2011	488	3	5	301	24	0	12	0	833
2012	471	5	4	325	19	0	16	0	840
2013	458	8	5	322	15	0	17	0	825
2014	426	6	5	344	18	0	14	0	813
2015	453	7	10	365	22	0	15	0	872
2016	495	8	11	373	21	2	19	0	929
2017	499	8	13	401	25	1	20	0	967
2018	531	10	13	434	22	1	25	0	1036
2019	512	7	12	436	27	2	27	0	1023
2020	540	6	11	458	28	1	24	0	1068
2021	540	6	10	456	30	2	19	0	1063
2022	556	8	9	480	27	1	15	0	1096
2023	583	9	7	477	30	0	12	0	1118
2024	542	8	8	464	26	0	14	0	1062

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 Scottsbluff Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	876	47.2	18.5	24.7
1989	844	45.4	18.5	26.7
1990	899	46.7	19.2	26.9
1991	853	48.0	17.7	29.2
1992	871	49.6	17.5	27.9
1993	877	49.6	17.7	29.1
1994	893	49.8	17.9	34.3
1995	953	51.1	18.6	14.7
1996	953	51.1	18.6	14.7
1997	981	51.8	18.9	15.4
1998	1004	50.5	19.9	16
1999	1022	51.4	19.9	22.6
2000	1017	51.6	19.7	18.6
2001	968	52.9	18.3	17.3
2002	915	52.0	17.6	20.3
2003	915	52.0	17.6	20.3
2004	928	50.7	18.3	20.6
2005	905	51.9	17.4	18.9
2006	894	51.9	17.2	24.7
2007	890	54.4	16.4	27.4
2008	875	54.9	15.9	32
2009	862	55.9	15.4	37.2
2010	852	55.9	15.2	33.5
2011	833	55.5	15.0	38.4
2012	840	52.8	15.8	46.5
2013	825	51.5	16.0	41
2014	813	55.9	14.5	53.9
2015	872	56.0	15.5	47.7
2016	929	58.0	16.0	54
2017	967	58.9	16.4	55.7
2018	1036	61.8	16.7	56.9
2019	1023	61.9	16.5	57.6
2020	1068	59.3	17.9	55.7
2021	1063	60.3	17.6	59.6
2022	1096	64.0	17.1	53.6
2023	1118	61.6	18.1	57.4
2024	1062	64.0	16.5	59.7

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 Scottsbluff Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	876	47.2	18.5	24.7
1989	844	45.4	18.5	26.7
1990	899	46.7	19.2	26.9
1991	853	48.0	17.7	29.2
1992	871	49.6	17.5	27.9
1993	877	49.6	17.7	29.1
1994	893	49.8	17.9	34.3
1995	953	51.1	18.6	14.7
1996	953	51.1	18.6	14.7
1997	981	51.8	18.9	15.4
1998	1004	50.5	19.9	16
1999	1022	51.4	19.9	22.6
2000	1017	51.6	19.7	18.6
2001	968	52.9	18.3	17.3
2002	915	52.0	17.6	20.3
2003	915	52.0	17.6	20.3
2004	928	50.7	18.3	20.6
2005	905	51.9	17.4	18.9
2006	894	51.9	17.2	24.7
2007	890	54.4	16.4	27.4
2008	875	54.9	15.9	32
2009	862	55.9	15.4	37.2
2010	852	55.9	15.2	33.5
2011	833	55.5	15.0	38.4
2012	840	52.8	15.8	46.5
2013	825	51.5	16.0	41
2014	813	55.9	14.5	53.9
2015	872	56.0	15.5	47.7
2016	929	58.0	16.0	54
2017	967	58.9	16.4	55.7
2018	1036	61.8	16.7	56.9
2019	1023	61.9	16.5	57.6
2020	1068	59.3	17.9	55.7
2021	1063	60.3	17.6	59.6
2022	1096	64.0	17.1	53.6
2023	1118	61.6	18.1	57.4
2024	1062	64.0	16.5	59.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Scottsbluff Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$255 (1.9%)	$11,452 (87.1%)	$13,149
2020	$278 (2.1%)	$11,634 (87.7%)	$13,266
2021	$554 (3.8%)	$12,412 (85.8%)	$14,473
2022	$523 (3.5%)	$12,775 (86.4%)	$14,781
2023	$724 (4.8%)	$12,034 (80.1%)	$15,019

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scottsbluff Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 183^rd of 217 High schools	Ranks 181^st of 215 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Scottsbluff Senior High School)	27.7	23.8	3.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Scottsbluff Public Schools)	27.7	23.8	3.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Scottsbluff Senior High School)	22.7	20	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Scottsbluff Public Schools)	22.7	20	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Scottsbluff Senior High School)	17.8	17	0.8%
11th Grade Science (Scottsbluff Public Schools)	17.8	17	0.8%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1023	1118	9.3%
African American	7	9	28.6%
American Indian	27	30	11.1%
Asian	12	7	41.7%
Hispanic	436	477	9.4%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	512	583	13.9%
Two or More Races	27	12	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.6%	57.4%	0.2%

Schools Near Scottsbluff Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scottsbluff Senior High School	Public	9-12	313 E 27th St	Scottsbluff	69361	Scotts Bluff County	Scottsbluff Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 635-6230	1,062	64	16.5	59.7%	542 (51.0%)	8 (0.8%)	464 (43.7%)	8 (0.8%)	26 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.3%)	11	154^th of 168 public high schools	8.3%		19.3	181^st of 215 public high schools	15.8%	27	$15,019	$724	$12,034
Lifelinks-Nebraska	Public	12	2620 College Park	Scottsbluff	69361	Scotts Bluff County	Educational Service Unit 13	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 635-3696	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Harms Adv Technical Center-Wncc	Public	10-12	2620 College Park	Scottsbluff	69361	Scotts Bluff County	Educational Service Unit 13	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 635-0206	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gering High School	Public	9-12	1500 U St	Gering	69341	Scotts Bluff County	Gering Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 436-3121	566	40	14.2	48.1%	359 (63.4%)	2 (0.4%)	185 (32.7%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	27.6	125^th of 168 public high schools	25.6%		29.6	151^st of 215 public high schools	29.8%	26	$14,216	$509	$11,726
Minatare High School	Public	9-12	1107 7th St	Minatare	69356	Scotts Bluff County	Minatare Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 783-1733	41	11	3.8		18 (43.9%)	1 (2.4%)	21 (51.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$35,079	$1,284	$28,194
Mitchell Secondary School	Public	7-12	1819 19th Ave	Mitchell	69357	Scotts Bluff County	Mitchell Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 623-1707	257	24	10.8	45.1%	197 (76.7%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	71.1	50^th of 168 public high schools	70.2%		52.1	101^st of 215 public high schools	53.0%	51	$18,551	$377	$15,644
Morrill High School	Public	7-12	411 E Hamilton	Morrill	69358	Scotts Bluff County	Morrill Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 247-2149	144	13	11.4	64.6%	105 (72.9%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)	$22,758	$745	$19,322
Bayard Secondary School	Public	7-12	726 4th Ave	Bayard	69334	Morrill County	Bayard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 586-1700	158	13	11.9		119 (75.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)								(n/a)	$25,844	$1,973	$19,726

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