Enrollment
138
High
DISTRICT 97 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOWELLS-DODGE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS·NCES 310018301090
HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
417 CENTER STREET, HOWELLS, NE 68641 · (402) 986-1621 · Colfax County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL138 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
9.1:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.9:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
40 students
DISTRICT 25% · 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 | 20 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 29 | 21% |
| Grade 9 | 20 | 14% |
| Grade 10 | 31 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 23 | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 15 | 11% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 22% · 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 HOWELLS-DODGE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
68.1%
NE avg 57.6%
What this means: On the NSCAS, Nebraska's statewide test, about 68 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 HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL this school | 138 | 29.0% | N/A |
| LOOMIS SECONDARY SCHOOL LOOMIS | 119 | 28.6% | N/A |
| MEAD HIGH SCHOOL MEAD | 112 | 26.8% | N/A |
| GILTNER HIGH SCHOOL GILTNER | 93 | 30.1% | N/A |
| AXTELL HIGH SCHOOL AXTELL | 135 | 26.7% | 69.7% |
| KENESAW SECONDARY SCHOOL KENESAW | 128 | 25.8% | 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 HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 68.1% | #26 of 86 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 138 | #152 of 274 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 29.0% | #107 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
138
-14 (-9%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
9.1:1
was 10.9:1
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 | 138 | 15.2 | 9.1:1 | 29% (40) |
| 2023-24 | 137 | 14.2 | 9.6:1 | 34% (46) |
| 2022-23 | 146 | 15.2 | 9.6:1 | 35% (51) |
| 2020-21 | 152 | 14 | 10.9:1 | 39% (60) |
| 2017-18 | 153 | 15 | 10.2:1 | 29% (44) |
| 2015-16 | 155 | 15 | 10.3:1 | 23% (36) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (153 to 138); teachers up 2% (15 to 15.2).
About HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in HOWELLS, Nebraska, is a very small high school. There are 138 students enrolled, covering grades 7 through 12. On average, high schools in Nebraska enroll around 391, and this school is 65% below that mark.
The district, HOWELLS-DODGE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS, has 292 students enrolled across 3 schools.
At HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, 89% of students are White. After that, the student body is 9% Hispanic. Census figures show Colfax County is about 51% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 20%.
Teacher count: 15.2 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 9.1:1. The average for high schools in Nebraska, 10.6:1, is higher. Roughly 29% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Colfax County is 45%.
Colfax County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $82,530 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 15% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 3%. HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL shares Colfax County with 13 other public schools.
HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/HOWELLS is the nearest public school to HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within ten miles of HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, there are 4 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL as Rural: Remote.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 138, down from 152 in 2020-21. By 2024-25, the school had 9.1 students per teacher, compared with 10.9 in 2020-21.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Colfax County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
10,641
Census ACS
Median income
$82,530
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
2,762 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HOWELLS-DODGE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
- HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/DODGEElementary · 127 students
- HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/HOWELLSElementary · 27 students
Other schools in HOWELLS
- HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/HOWELLSElementary · 27 students
Nearby schools
- HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/HOWELLS0.0 mi · 27
- CLARKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL6.1 mi · 106
- CLARKSON JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL6.1 mi · 106
- HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/DODGE6.5 mi · 127
- LEIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL12.1 mi · 201
- LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL12.1 mi · 95
Frequently asked questions
About HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 138 students in grades 07-12.
Is HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 9.1:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
At HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 89% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
What district is HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL in?
HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is part of HOWELLS-DODGE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS.
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