Serving 88 students in grades 9-12, Clearwater/orchard 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 top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nebraska Unified District 1 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clearwater/orchard High School?
The graduation rate of Clearwater/orchard High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 86%.
How many students attend Clearwater/orchard High School?
88 students attend Clearwater/orchard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Clearwater/orchard High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clearwater/orchard High School?
Clearwater/orchard High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clearwater/orchard High School offer ?
Clearwater/orchard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clearwater/orchard High School part of?
Clearwater/orchard High School is part of Nebraska Unified District 1 School District.
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