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NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL

1220 WEST 2ND, NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,212
Students
Total enrolled
88%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$13,728
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
55/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,212 students in grades 09–12 in NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,728 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 55th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL is a very large high in NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska, serving grades 09–12 with 1,212 students. The district invests $13,728 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL

1,212
Total Students
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
42%
Free Lunch
73
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution631 male · 581 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility42%
National avg 52% · 510 students
Student Composition
77%
17%
Asian1%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 310002201330

Academic Outcomes at NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
88
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
88%
State avg
83%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
55
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 55th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 92th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 69101

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,728Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,728
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,040
Student Support$2,608
Administration$1,647
Operations$2,059
Other$1,373
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,728 spent per student, an estimated $6,081 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
29%
55%
State government
29.0%
Local (property tax)
55.4%
Federal programs
15.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 88% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
Middle
ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOLMADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyLincoln County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (308)535-7105
NCES ID: 310002201330
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NORTH PLATTE seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mid
ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
566 students · 07–08
48% FRL
Elem
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
296 students · PK–05
● 55 opp
Elem
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
284 students · PK–05
● 55 opp
Mid
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
265 students · 06–06
● 55 opp48% FRL
Elem
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
240 students · PK–05
● 55 opp
Elem
MCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
234 students · PK–05
● 55 opp36% FRL
Elem
CODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
229 students · PK–05
● 55 opp
Elem
EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
212 students · PK–05
● 55 opp
District School Rankings
Location
1220 WEST 2ND, NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.