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Ralston High School

Public | 9-12 | 991 students

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Posted March 25, 2010

I like this school. The teachers are nice, most counselors are nice. My son is doing better than he was at another school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2008

ralston is ok alot of threats and fights. lunch is the same pretty much every week . but alot of the teachers are nice and are willing to stay longer after school if u need it. um mmmm thats pretty much it ralston is an ok school
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 17, 2008

School food doesn't provide for vegitarians/vegans. Prom isn't for same sex copples. One minute late means no education for the day. (sweep pick up may have some faws) Other than that, great teachers. Majority of students get along with one another. Orginized for dances/games/activitys.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2008

This school has brought me a long way, from the place that I used to be. This school has shown me that I can accomplish things if I just try and if I put my mind to it. There is nothing about this school I dont like, except, the ID tags. More of a distraction than anything else. Other than that, one of the most perfect places to go to school, and make a future for yourself. One last side note, Papillion La Vista Senior High, and South, have nothing against Ralston. Keep it up, Ralston Rams *class of '08*
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 5, 2007

Ralston is a typical high school for a big city. The only problem I have is that they don't seem to in force the dress code very often. My other complaint is that at conference time you teachers tell us to e-mail you with our concerns about our childeren, so we do and you do not respond ever. Most of you are pretty good but they need to try harder.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2007

Worst school ever! Please talk to students if you are placing your kids here. Learn from my experiences which have all been horrendous. Do some research before your children have some major trouble in life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2007

My husband taught in R.P.S for many years and now we have a student in the high school. This school is one of the finest, most accommodating facilities I have ever encountered. The curricula are designed to enhance the learning experience and prepare the students for their future. The lunch program is perhaps the weakest link in the program. Some meals are marginal in quality and nutrition. The teachers are dedicated to giving the students every opportunity to learn and are available before and after school to assist each student reach his or her goal. The administration will work with the parents in placing each student in the classes which will be best for that child. The physical plant is new and inviting to the students. If your goal is quality learning, Ralston Public School is the place to be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2005

I come from a very small school district in Virginia. I was afraid when I first moved here that my children would be swallowed up by a school system that was too large. I was pleasantly surprised that the Ralston School District gives my kids that small town feel in a larger city.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 64% in 2012.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 63% in 2012.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

Math

All Students40%
Female40%
Male40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanic47%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female58%
Male43%
Black, not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
White, not Hispanic55%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
Special education studentsn/a

Science

All Students54%
Femalen/a
Male55%
White, not Hispanic61%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
Special education studentsn/a

Writing

All Students49%
Female56%
Male43%
Black, not Hispanic)n/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White, not Hispanic55%
Students eligible for free and reduced lunchn/a
Special education studentsn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Nebraska used the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 11 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The NeSA assessments are standards-based tests, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nebraska. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups were identified by the Nebraska Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nebraska's state standards

Source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 75%
Hispanic 13% 14%
Black 5% 8%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A38%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8969 Park Dr
Ralston, NE 68127
Phone: (402) 331-7373

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