Enrollment
151
High
DISTRICT 109 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EAST BUTLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310000300918
HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD
212 S MADISON, BRAINARD, NE 68626 · (402) 545-2081 · Butler County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL151 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
8.6:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.9:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
13%
20 students
DISTRICT 20% · 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 7 | 23 | 15% |
| Grade 8 | 32 | 21% |
| Grade 9 | 25 | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 21 | 14% |
| Grade 11 | 24 | 16% |
| Grade 12 | 26 | 17% |
Student demographics
10%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 10% · 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
Based on grade levels within EAST BUTLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
67.2%
NE avg 57.6%
What this means: On the NSCAS, Nebraska's statewide test, about 67 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Nebraska average is about 58 of 100.
Source: NSCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD this school | 151 | 13.2% | N/A |
| WAUSA HIGH SCHOOL WAUSA | 101 | 10.9% | N/A |
| AMHERST HIGH SCHOOL AMHERST | 157 | 17.2% | 67.6% |
| HUMPHREY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL HUMPHREY | 132 | 16.7% | N/A |
| LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL LOUISVILLE | 207 | 13.5% | N/A |
| FREEMAN HIGH SCHOOL ADAMS | 220 | 13.2% | 69.0% |
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 HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 67.2% | #28 of 86 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 151 | #139 of 274 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 13.2% | #166 of 177 |
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
151
+24 (+19%) vs 2020
+21% since 1990-91, when it was 125
Student : Teacher
8.6:1
was 7.5:1
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 | 151 | 17.5 | 8.6:1 | 13% (20) |
| 2023-24 | 139 | 17.6 | 7.9:1 | 8% (11) |
| 2022-23 | 129 | 17.4 | 7.4:1 | 16% (21) |
| 2020-21 | 127 | 17 | 7.5:1 | 27% (34) |
| 2017-18 | 147 | 16.1 | 9.1:1 | 26% (38) |
| 2015-16 | 145 | 16 | 9.1:1 | 23% (33) |
| 2010-11 | 170 | 16 | 10.6:1 | 20% (34) |
| 2000-01 | 190 | 13 | 14.6:1 | 21% (40) |
| 1990-91 | 125 | 13 | 9.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (147 to 151); teachers up 9% (16.1 to 17.5).
About HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD
HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD is a very small high school in BRAINARD, Nebraska, administered by EAST BUTLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. It has an enrollment of 151 students in grades 7 through 12. That compares with an average of about 391 students for high schools in Nebraska.
HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD falls under EAST BUTLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which has 3 schools enrolling 327 students.
The share of students at HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD who are White is 95%. Other students are 3% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Butler County residents are about 91% White, a similar share. A diversity index of 10% means there is a 10% chance two randomly chosen students at HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD are from different groups.
The school has 17.5 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 8.6 students per teacher. The average for high schools in Nebraska is 10.6:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. The school reported 13% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. For comparison, public schools in Butler County average 33%.
Looking at the county, Butler County, median household income comes to about $79,268, about 24% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. The county has 6 public schools and about 1,027 students.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT BRAINARD is less than a tenth of a mile away, making it the nearest public school. Within ten miles of HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD, there are 4 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Distant, meaning it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Federal enrollment counts increased from 127 (2020-21) to 151 (2024-25). Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio increased to 8.6:1, from 7.5:1.
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Butler County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,424
Census ACS
Median income
$79,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,027 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in EAST BUTLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT BRAINARDElementary · 124 students
- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT DWIGHTElementary · 52 students
Nearby schools
- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT BRAINARD0.0 mi · 124
- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT DWIGHT6.8 mi · 52
- DAVID CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL8.1 mi · 315
- DAVID CITY SECONDARY SCHOOL8.1 mi · 307
- ELEMENTARY SCH AT VALPARAISO11.4 mi · 149
- BELLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL16.6 mi · 78
Frequently asked questions
About HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARDHow large is HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD?
HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD enrolls approximately 151 students in grades 07-12.
What age range does HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD serve?
HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD serves students from grade 07 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD?
The student-to-teacher ratio at HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD is approximately 8.6:1 (17 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD?
At HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD, the student body is approximately 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
Is HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD public or private?
HIGH SCHOOL AT BRAINARD is a public K-12 school, overseen by EAST BUTLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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