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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TEKAMAH-HERMAN COMMUNITY SCHS·NCES 310007101662

HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH

112 N 13TH ST, TEKAMAH, NE 68061 · (402) 374-2156 · Burt County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL248 STUDENTS
Enrollment
248
High
DISTRICT 268 · STATE 391
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.2:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
84 students
DISTRICT 33% · 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
Grade 7
48
Grade 8
38
Grade 9
37
Grade 10
39
Grade 11
40
Grade 12
46
Student demographics
White
23595%
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 61%
Hispanic
52%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 23%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 3%
Two+
52%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12651%
Female
12249%

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Test scores

NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + Advanced
English Language Arts
65.1%
NE avg 57.6%
Math
68.0%
NE avg 60.6%
Source: NSCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
68.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
64.5%
based on NE schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+3.5pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
248
-2 (-1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
was 9.3:1
% White
95%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH

HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH is a high school of tight-knit scale in TEKAMAH, Nebraska, part of TEKAMAH-HERMAN COMMUNITY SCHS, instructing 248 students in grades 7 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 391 students per school, that is 37% smaller than typical.

Within TEKAMAH-HERMAN COMMUNITY SCHS, which oversees 2 schools and 536 students, HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH shows that nearly all students (95%) are White. Beyond that, the school reports 2% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH reports 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.0:1. The state averages about 10.6:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 34% of students at HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

After controlling for student poverty, HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 64.5%, the actual is 68.0%, a residual of +3.5 points.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Burt County indicate median household income runs about $63,685, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. In all, Burt County runs 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,253 students), of which HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH is one.

Nearest neighbor: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH, around 0.0 miles off. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH at 6th of 8; the average score across the group is 68.5%.

HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH operates from a countryside location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count remained close to its prior level: 250 students in 2018 compared to 248 in 2025.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Burt County at a glance

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Population
6,740
Census ACS
Median income
$63,685
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,253 students

Quick facts

School name
HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH
District
TEKAMAH-HERMAN COMMUNITY SCHS
Address
112 N 13TH ST, TEKAMAH, NE 68061
Phone
(402) 374-2156
County
Burt County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
248
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
10.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
84 (34%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
310007101662
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH
What is the total enrollment at HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH?
HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH enrolls approximately 248 students in grades 07-12.
Is HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH an elementary, middle, or high school?
HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH?
Approximately 10.0:1 students per teacher at HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH.
What is the racial breakdown of students at HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH?
At HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH, the student body is approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH in?
HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH is part of TEKAMAH-HERMAN COMMUNITY SCHS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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