Serving 122 students in grades 9-12, Shelby - Rising City High School ranks in the top 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 is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shelby - Rising City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Shelby - Rising City High School's student population of 122 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Shelby - Rising City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelby - Rising City High School is 0.32, 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
#436 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Shelby - Rising City High School's ranking?
Shelby - Rising City High School is ranked #436 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shelby - Rising City High School?
The graduation rate of Shelby - Rising City High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shelby - Rising City High School?
122 students attend Shelby - Rising City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Shelby - Rising City High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelby - Rising City High School?
Shelby - Rising City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shelby - Rising City High School offer ?
Shelby - Rising City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shelby - Rising City High School part of?
Shelby - Rising City High School is part of Shelby - Rising City School District.
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