Sutton Secondary School

Summary:

Sutton Secondary School is a public high school located in Sutton, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 180 students. This school is part of the Sutton Public Schools district, which is ranked 132 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sutton Secondary School has shown strong academic performance, particularly in recent years. In the 2020-2021 school year, the school ranked 9th out of 209 Nebraska high schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This high ranking was driven by impressive test scores, with 58.97% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, 51.28% in ACT Mathematics, and 43.59% in ACT Science. The school has also consistently maintained high graduation rates, with a 96% four-year graduation rate in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Aurora High School and Hampton High School, Sutton Secondary School generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.7% to 21.5% over the past few years, which could be an area of concern that the school may need to address to maintain its academic success.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1107 N Saunders
       Sutton, NE  68979-0590


(402) 773-4303

District: Sutton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,291 Help


Feeder schools for Sutton Secondary School:

Elementary:    Sutton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  179

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.7%
Hispanic:
20.7%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sutton Secondary School ranks worse than 52% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.66. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sutton Secondary School ranks worse than 58.3% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sutton Secondary School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.7%), Hispanic (20.7%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sutton Secondary School is 10.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sutton Secondary School is $18,291.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sutton Secondary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sutton Secondary School 104th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Sutton Secondary School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Sutton Secondary School 98th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Sutton Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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Sutton Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sutton Public Schools 132nd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sutton Secondary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sutton Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.80 100th 226 55.8%
2007 74.73 41st 227 81.9%
2008 74.49 17th 245 93.1%
2009 67.60 53rd 243 78.2%
2010 48.38 159th 254 37.4%
2011 50.72 135th 246 45.1%
2012 37.36 186th 255 27.1%
2013 52.03 120th 248 51.6%
2014 64.35 79th 252 68.7%
2015 66.46 74th 256 71.1%
2016 54.32 120th 255 52.9%
2017 60.37 85th 236 64.0%
2018 53.01 106th 225 52.9%
2019 60.35 83rd 247 66.4%
2021 45.45 126th 223 43.5%
2022 72.99 49th 249 80.3%
2023 64.80 83rd 238 65.1%
2024 55.66 104th 200 48.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sutton Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.23 76th 120 36.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sutton Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.73 101st 147 31.3%
2022 73.60 26th 150 82.7%
2023 72.52 42nd 146 71.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sutton Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.24 60th 141 57.4%
2019 46.52 88th 153 42.5%
2022 48.70 88th 160 45.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sutton Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.48 90th 203 55.7%
2019 59.31 80th 222 64.0%
2021 61.86 63rd 204 69.1%
2022 86.54 10th 234 95.7%
2023 77.76 36th 217 83.4%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sutton Secondary School

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Rank History for all high school students at Sutton Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.86 14th 249 94.4%
2007 78.94 19th 247 92.3%
2008 69.42 60th 252 76.2%
2009 76.52 33rd 251 86.9%
2010 55.71 121st 249 51.4%
2011 55.05 120th 252 52.4%
2012 65.64 75th 245 69.4%
2013 19.22 223rd 247 9.7%
2014 48.05 134th 247 45.7%
2015 33.45 190th 242 21.5%
2016 58.52 110th 246 55.3%
2017 77.56 40th 219 81.7%
2018 98.51 3rd 219 98.6%
2019 67.68 57th 217 73.7%
2021 92.84 9th 209 95.7%
2022 59.11 76th 202 62.4%
2023 44.54 118th 215 45.1%
2024 46.42 98th 168 41.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sutton Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.36 3rd 79 96.2%
2021 96.14 3rd 83 96.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Sutton Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.85 21st 144 85.4%
2021 70.36 35th 138 74.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Sutton Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.74 1st 138 99.3%
2019 71.22 41st 140 70.7%
2021 96.13 5th 130 96.2%
2022 58.45 52nd 135 61.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Sutton Secondary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.21 2nd 205 99.0%
2019 83.90 24th 207 88.4%
2021 96.45 5th 200 97.5%
2022 57.91 81st 196 58.7%
2023 57.53 82nd 206 60.2%
2024 47.15 71st 125 43.2%
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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.

Sutton Secondary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sutton Secondary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 222 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1989 221 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1990 194 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1991 186 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1992 191 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1993 186 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1994 179 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1995 196 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1996 196 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1997 232 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1998 236 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1999 218 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 2 227
2000 225 0 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2001 195 0 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2002 207 0 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2003 207 0 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2004 195 0 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2005 196 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2006 178 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2007 189 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2008 193 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2009 179 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2010 182 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2011 158 2 0 9 2 0 2 0 173
2012 168 3 0 11 0 0 6 0 188
2013 165 4 0 12 0 0 5 0 186
2014 161 3 0 15 0 0 5 0 184
2015 158 4 0 22 0 0 5 0 189
2016 159 4 0 26 0 0 4 0 193
2017 175 3 1 27 0 0 3 0 209
2018 159 2 1 30 0 0 2 0 194
2019 151 1 0 33 0 0 3 0 188
2020 136 0 0 47 0 1 2 0 186
2021 137 0 0 42 0 0 2 0 181
2022 146 0 0 39 0 0 1 0 186
2023 142 0 0 37 0 0 1 0 180
2024 139 0 1 37 0 0 2 0 179

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 Sutton Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 223 19.3 11.5 14.8
1989 222 19.0 11.6 10.8
1990 196 19.0 10.3 7.7
1991 188 19.0 9.8 4.8
1992 191 19.0 10.0 6.3
1993 188 19.5 9.6 12.2
1994 181 19.9 9.1 8.3
1995 197 18.8 10.5 9.1
1996 197 18.8 10.5 9.1
1997 233 18.3 12.7 9.4
1998 241 17.9 13.5 9.5
1999 227 17.8 12.8 21.8
2000 242 17.0 14.2 24.4
2001 212 16.8 12.6 24.1
2002 224 16.1 13.9 57.1
2003 224 16.1 13.9 57.1
2004 210 16.4 12.8 29.5
2005 206 15.2 13.6 27.2
2006 190 16.5 11.5 25.8
2007 196 17.0 11.5 21.4
2008 203 14.9 13.6 21.2
2009 186 16.0 11.6 23.7
2010 188 16.7 11.2 26.6
2011 173 16.8 10.2 26
2012 188 16.2 11.5 30.3
2013 186 16.5 11.2 33.9
2014 184 17.0 10.7 29.3
2015 189 17.0 11.1 27
2016 193 17.0 11.3 28
2017 209 17.3 12.0 31.1
2018 194 17.3 11.1 29.9
2019 188 17.5 10.7 34
2020 186 17.9 10.3 36
2021 181 18.9 9.5 32
2022 186 18.1 10.2 28.5
2023 180 18.0 9.9 32.8
2024 179 17.3 10.2 38

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 Sutton Secondary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 223 19.3 11.5 14.8
1989 222 19.0 11.6 10.8
1990 196 19.0 10.3 7.7
1991 188 19.0 9.8 4.8
1992 191 19.0 10.0 6.3
1993 188 19.5 9.6 12.2
1994 181 19.9 9.1 8.3
1995 197 18.8 10.5 9.1
1996 197 18.8 10.5 9.1
1997 233 18.3 12.7 9.4
1998 241 17.9 13.5 9.5
1999 227 17.8 12.8 21.8
2000 242 17.0 14.2 24.4
2001 212 16.8 12.6 24.1
2002 224 16.1 13.9 57.1
2003 224 16.1 13.9 57.1
2004 210 16.4 12.8 29.5
2005 206 15.2 13.6 27.2
2006 190 16.5 11.5 25.8
2007 196 17.0 11.5 21.4
2008 203 14.9 13.6 21.2
2009 186 16.0 11.6 23.7
2010 188 16.7 11.2 26.6
2011 173 16.8 10.2 26
2012 188 16.2 11.5 30.3
2013 186 16.5 11.2 33.9
2014 184 17.0 10.7 29.3
2015 189 17.0 11.1 27
2016 193 17.0 11.3 28
2017 209 17.3 12.0 31.1
2018 194 17.3 11.1 29.9
2019 188 17.5 10.7 34
2020 186 17.9 10.3 36
2021 181 18.9 9.5 32
2022 186 18.1 10.2 28.5
2023 180 18.0 9.9 32.8
2024 179 17.3 10.2 38

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 Sutton Secondary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $397 (2.5%) $13,230 (84.6%) $15,640
2020 $586 (3.5%) $14,141 (84.2%) $16,797
2021 $402 (2.3%) $14,940 (85.1%) $17,546
2022 $207 (1.2%) $14,924 (86.6%) $17,240
2023 $109 (0.6%) $15,840 (86.6%) $18,291

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sutton Secondary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 83rd of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 83rd of 238 Middle schools
 1.3%
Ranks 57th of 217 High schoolsRanks 118th of 215 High schools
 28.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Sutton Secondary School)5889
 31%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sutton Public Schools)5889
 31%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sutton Secondary School)4660
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sutton Public Schools)4660
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sutton Secondary School)5781
 24%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sutton Public Schools)5781
 24%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Sutton Secondary School)7176
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Sutton Public Schools)7176
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sutton Secondary School)48.333.3
 15%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Sutton Public Schools)48.333.3
 15%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sutton Secondary School)37.933.3
 4.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Sutton Public Schools)37.933.3
 4.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Sutton Secondary School)37.925
 12.9%
   11th Grade Science (Sutton Public Schools)37.925
 12.9%
   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 Students188180
 4.3%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3337
 12.1%
Pacific Islander00
White151142
 6%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34%32.8%
 1.3%


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Sutton Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sutton Elementary School

Students at Sutton Secondary School are 78% White, 21% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 179 students attended Sutton Secondary School.

Sutton Secondary School ranks 98th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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