Serving 224 students in grades 7-12, High School At Tekamah ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School At Tekamah ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
High School At Tekamah's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
High School At Tekamah ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School At Tekamah is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#586 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School At Tekamah's ranking?
High School At Tekamah is ranked #586 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School At Tekamah?
The graduation rate of High School At Tekamah is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School At Tekamah?
224 students attend High School At Tekamah.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of High School At Tekamah students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School At Tekamah?
High School At Tekamah has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does High School At Tekamah offer ?
High School At Tekamah offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High School At Tekamah part of?
High School At Tekamah is part of Tekamah-Herman Community Schools School District.
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