Enrollment
81
High
DISTRICT 94 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310001500122
CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
1003 NELSON ST, CAMBRIDGE, NE 69022 · (308) 697-3322 · Furnas County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL81 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
6.9:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.6:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
27 students
DISTRICT 37% · 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 | 17 | 21% |
| Grade 10 | 21 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 19 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 24 | 30% |
Student demographics
10%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 7% · 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 CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL this school | 81 | 33.3% | N/A |
| LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE HIGH SCHOOL LAUREL | 135 | 32.6% | N/A |
| CLARKSON JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL CLARKSON | 106 | 34.0% | 71.7% |
| SILVER LAKE HIGH SCHOOL ROSELAND | 94 | 35.1% | 45.5% |
| WYNOT HIGH SCHOOL WYNOT | 56 | 32.1% | N/A |
| WINSIDE HIGH SCHOOL WINSIDE | 110 | 32.7% | 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 CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 81 | #215 of 274 |
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
81
-5 (-6%) vs 2020
-20% since 1990-91, when it was 101
Student : Teacher
6.9:1
was 8.6:1
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 | 81 | 11.7 | 6.9:1 | 33% (27) |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 11.7 | 7.0:1 | 51% (41) |
| 2022-23 | 86 | 11.8 | 7.3:1 | 49% (42) |
| 2020-21 | 86 | 10 | 8.6:1 | 41% (35) |
| 2017-18 | 108 | 10.9 | 9.9:1 | 45% (49) |
| 2015-16 | 107 | 14 | 7.6:1 | 38% (41) |
| 2010-11 | 158 | 14 | 11.3:1 | 38% (60) |
| 2000-01 | 123 | 9 | 13.7:1 | 36% (44) |
| 1990-91 | 101 | 10 | 10.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 25% (108 to 81); teachers up 8% (10.9 to 11.7).
About CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
The public high school CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is located in CAMBRIDGE, Nebraska. Its 81 students are spread across grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in Nebraska is about 391 students.
CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL belongs to CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, a district of 3 schools and 282 students.
Most students at CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL are White: 95% of enrollment. Other students are 2% Hispanic. The White share in Furnas County as a whole is similar, at about 93%. The chance that two students picked at random at CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 10%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 6.9:1, with 11.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among high schools in Nebraska is 10.6:1, higher than at this school. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 33% of enrollment. It compares with 45% for public schools in Furnas County.
County data help place the school in context: in Furnas County, median household income is about $61,048, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 25%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is among the 7 public schools in Furnas County.
The closest public school, CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL, is less than a tenth of a mile from CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
The federal government classifies CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL's location as Rural: Remote.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 81 was 6% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 86. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio fell to 6.9:1, from 8.6:1.
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Furnas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,568
Census ACS
Median income
$61,048
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,013 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 127 students
- CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 74 students
Other schools in CAMBRIDGE
- CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 127 students
- CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 74 students
Other Cambridge High schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named Cambridge High. CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is the 4th largest of the 5.
- Cambridge High SchoolMilton, GA · 1,602 students
- Cambridge High SchoolCambridge, OH · 472 students
- Cambridge HighCambridge, WI · 277 students
- Cambridge HighCoalinga, CA · 48 students
Nearby schools
- CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 74
- CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.0 mi · 127
- SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL7.3 mi · 71
- SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL7.3 mi · 83
- SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY-INDIANOLA13.5 mi · 172
- ARAPAHOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL14.7 mi · 181
Frequently asked questions
About CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL?
CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 81 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL serve?
CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL have?
CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.9:1.
What is the student diversity at CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL in?
CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is part of CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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