Serving 28 students in grades 9-12, Newcastle High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hartington Newcastle School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcastle High School?
The graduation rate of Newcastle High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 86%.
How many students attend Newcastle High School?
28 students attend Newcastle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Newcastle High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newcastle High School?
Newcastle High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Newcastle High School offer ?
Newcastle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newcastle High School part of?
Newcastle High School is part of Hartington Newcastle School District.
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