GreatSchools district data sources & information

Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA)

Writing, Reading, Math

In 2015-2016 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.

source: Nebraska Department of Education, 2016

4-year high school graduation rate

Graduation rates reflect how many students graduate from this school on time.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2018

ACT participation rate

The ACT participation rate shows the percentage of eligible students at this school who took the ACT.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2017

Average ACT score

The ACT is a college admissions test with a total of 36 possible points. This score reflects the average ACT score for students at this school.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2017

Graduates pursuing college or vocational program

This reflects the percentage of graduates from this school who enrolled in any institution of higher learning within 16 months of graduation.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2016

Graduates who returned to college for a second year

This reflects the percentage of graduates from this school who completed their first year of college and returned for a second year.

Source: NE Dept. of Education, 2017