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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310313000030

ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

705 N 9TH, ARLINGTON, NE 68002 · (402) 478-4171 · Washington County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL330 STUDENTS
Enrollment
330
High
DISTRICT 351 · STATE 391
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
81 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
Grade 7
55
Grade 8
49
Grade 9
65
Grade 10
61
Grade 11
56
Grade 12
44
Student demographics
White
30793%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 61%
Hispanic
185%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 23%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
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
16951%
Female
16149%

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Test scores

NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + Advanced
English Language Arts
61.1%
NE avg 57.6%
Math
70.0%
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
68.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
67.8%
based on NE schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.3pp
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
330
+14 (+4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 12.6:1
% White
93%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, a compact senior high in ARLINGTON, Nebraska, operated by ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, enrolls 330 students, covering grades 7 through 12.

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 702 students. ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

On demographics, ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL lists that nearly all students (93%) are White. The remainder breaks down as 5% Hispanic. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 12.0:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 10.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 25% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 67.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 68.1%.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Washington County indicate median household earnings sit near $94,396, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. In all, Washington County runs 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,728 students), of which ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is one.

ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. Among the 5 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ranks 2nd on composite proficiency, above the local average of 53.0%.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL has expanded 4%, going from 316 students in 2018 to 330 in 2025.

On allk12, members of the ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Washington County at a glance

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Population
21,106
Census ACS
Median income
$94,396
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
3,728 students

Quick facts

School name
ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
District
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Address
705 N 9TH, ARLINGTON, NE 68002
Phone
(402) 478-4171
County
Washington County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
330
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
12.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
81 (25%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
310313000030
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL?
ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 330 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL serve?
ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 12.0:1 (27 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL?
At ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL?
ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Washington County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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