Enrollment
382
High
DISTRICT 308 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310336000044
AURORA HIGH SCHOOL
300 M ST, AURORA, NE 68818 · (402) 694-6923 · Hamilton County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL382 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.9:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
102 students
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 96 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 98 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 89 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 99 | 26% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like AURORA HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURORA HIGH SCHOOL this school | 382 | 26.7% | N/A |
| CONESTOGA JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL MURRAY | 321 | 27.1% | 68.4% |
| MC COOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MC COOK | 448 | 29.0% | N/A |
| ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ARLINGTON | 330 | 24.5% | 68.1% |
| LOGAN VIEW JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL HOOPER | 262 | 28.2% | 58.9% |
| PLATTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL PLATTSMOUTH | 474 | 26.6% | N/A |
Matched among Nebraska high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where AURORA HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 382 | #59 of 274 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.3:1 | #21 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.8% | #79 of 107 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 26.7% | #118 of 177 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.3% | #53 of 53 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
382
-5 (-1%) vs 2020
+64% since 1990-91, when it was 233
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 11.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 382 | 33.9 | 11.3:1 | 27% (102) |
| 2023-24 | 372 | 35.4 | 10.5:1 | 36% (135) |
| 2022-23 | 374 | 34.4 | 10.9:1 | 34% (127) |
| 2020-21 | 387 | 35 | 11.1:1 | 30% (118) |
| 2017-18 | 383 | 34.9 | 11.0:1 | 27% (102) |
| 2015-16 | 394 | 34 | 11.6:1 | 29% (116) |
| 2010-11 | 387 | 36 | 10.8:1 | 28% (109) |
| 2000-01 | 348 | 25 | 13.9:1 | 18% (62) |
| 1990-91 | 233 | 23 | 10.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for AURORA HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (383 to 382); teachers down 3% (34.9 to 33.9).
About AURORA HIGH SCHOOL
AURORA HIGH SCHOOL is a high school in AURORA, Nebraska, according to federal school records. The school runs grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 382 students.
AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 1,230 students spread across 4 schools.
AURORA HIGH SCHOOL is 89% White by enrollment. The next largest groups are 7% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. That is in line with Hamilton County, where about 92% of residents are White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 20%.
AURORA HIGH SCHOOL reported 33.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 11.3:1. It is about the same as the 10.6:1 average for high schools in Nebraska. Roughly 27% of students at AURORA HIGH SCHOOL can receive free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Hamilton County average a similar 28%.
In Hamilton County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $83,994 a year, roughly 31% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. Public schools in Hamilton County number 8, with about 1,656 students.
AURORA MIDDLE SCHOOL sits less than a tenth of a mile from AURORA HIGH SCHOOL. Other public schools within five miles number 3.
The school's locale code, Rural: Distant, means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (387) to 2024-25 (382).
AURORA HIGH SCHOOL has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.
Hamilton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,464
Census ACS
Median income
$83,994
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
1,656 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 520 students
- AURORA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 256 students
- AURORA PRESCHOOLElementary · 72 students
Other schools in AURORA
- AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 520 students
- AURORA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 256 students
- AURORA PRESCHOOLElementary · 72 students
Other Aurora High schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Aurora High. AURORA HIGH SCHOOL is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Aurora High SchoolAurora, OH · 984 students
- AURORA HIGHAURORA, MO · 550 students
Nearby schools
- AURORA MIDDLE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 256
- AURORA PRESCHOOL0.1 mi · 72
- AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.2 mi · 520
- HAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL6.6 mi · 112
- HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL6.6 mi · 71
- GILTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL9.7 mi · 150
Frequently asked questions
About AURORA HIGH SCHOOLHow large is AURORA HIGH SCHOOL?
AURORA HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 382 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does AURORA HIGH SCHOOL serve?
AURORA HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at AURORA HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at AURORA HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 11.3:1 (34 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at AURORA HIGH SCHOOL?
At AURORA HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees AURORA HIGH SCHOOL?
AURORA HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Hamilton County.
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