Enrollment
234
High
DISTRICT 178 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BROKEN BOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310001100103
BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL
323 N 7TH AVE, BROKEN BOW, NE 68822 · (308) 872-2475 · Custer County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL234 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
14.1:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 74.3:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
88 students
DISTRICT 35% · 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 | 59 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 61 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 60 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 54 | 23% |
Student demographics
26%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · 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 BROKEN BOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL this school | 234 | 37.6% | N/A |
| DAVID CITY SECONDARY SCHOOL DAVID CITY | 307 | 38.4% | 62.4% |
| MITCHELL SECONDARY SCHOOL MITCHELL | 261 | 36.8% | 73.7% |
| OGALLALA HIGH SCHOOL OGALLALA | 237 | 36.7% | N/A |
| PLAINVIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL PLAINVIEW | 151 | 39.1% | 60.9% |
| STANTON HIGH SCHOOL STANTON | 182 | 34.1% | 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 BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Custer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 234 | #93 of 274 | #1 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #58 of 107 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.6% | #66 of 107 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.6% | #63 of 177 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.3% | #45 of 47 | N/A |
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
234
-33 (-12%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 284
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 14.8:1
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 | 234 | 16.6 | 14.1:1 | 38% (88) |
| 2023-24 | 238 | 16.9 | 14.1:1 | 38% (90) |
| 2022-23 | 247 | 18 | 13.7:1 | 38% (93) |
| 2020-21 | 267 | 18 | 14.8:1 | 37% (99) |
| 2017-18 | 231 | 20.1 | 11.5:1 | 37% (86) |
| 2015-16 | 223 | 20 | 11.2:1 | 35% (79) |
| 2010-11 | 251 | 18 | 13.9:1 | 31% (79) |
| 2000-01 | 306 | 20 | 15.3:1 | 26% (80) |
| 1990-91 | 284 | 20 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (231 to 234); teachers down 17% (20.1 to 16.6).
About BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL
BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL is a low-enrollment high school found in BROKEN BOW, Nebraska. It had 234 students in 2024-25, spanning grades 9 through 12. High schools in Nebraska average about 391 students, which makes this school 40% below average.
BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL is one school in a 5-school district, BROKEN BOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which enrolls 892 students.
Roughly 85% of students at BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL are White. Other students are 12% Hispanic. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 26%.
There are 16.6 full-time-equivalent teachers at BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL, giving a ratio of 14.1:1. High schools in Nebraska average 10.6:1, 3.5 fewer students per teacher than here. A total of 88 students, or 38%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Custer County is similar, at 37%.
In the surrounding county, Custer County, median household income comes to about $67,906, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 24% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. The county's public schools total 15, with about 1,845 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, BROKEN BOW MIDDLE SCHOOL, is less than a tenth of a mile. Around the school, 4 other public schools are within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Remote: the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL had a net loss of 33 students, or 12%.
The BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Custer County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
10,518
Census ACS
Median income
$67,906
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
1,845 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BROKEN BOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 376 students
- BROKEN BOW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 166 students
- NEW DISCOVERIES PRESCHOOLElementary · 73 students
- EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICESElementary · 43 students
Other schools in BROKEN BOW
- NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 376 students
- BROKEN BOW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 166 students
- NEW DISCOVERIES PRESCHOOLElementary · 73 students
- EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICESElementary · 43 students
Other Broken Bow High schools
One other US public school is named Broken Bow High. BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Broken Bow High SchoolBroken Bow, OK · 606 students
Nearby schools
- BROKEN BOW MIDDLE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 166
- EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES0.1 mi · 43
- NEW DISCOVERIES PRESCHOOL0.4 mi · 73
- NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.4 mi · 376
- ANSELMO-MERNA HIGH SCHOOL8.6 mi · 104
- ANSELMO-MERNA ELEMENTARY-MERNA8.6 mi · 145
Frequently asked questions
About BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL?
BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 234 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL serve?
BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 14.1:1 students per teacher at BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the racial breakdown of students at BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL?
At BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 85% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL?
BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by BROKEN BOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Custer County.
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