A+
Excellent
95/100

Pender High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 609 WHITNEY ST, Pender, NE 68047
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 67% · Math 77% proficient · 91st percentile in Nebraska
Graduation
B+
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Nebraska for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Nebraska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

95
Repit Score
out of 100
184
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%91/100reading 83rd percentile, math 99th percentile among Nebraska high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%67/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%86/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Nebraska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +42 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nebraska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+14 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+24 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+4 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nebraska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%85%reading +16 pts, math +25 pts97th percentile (list)
Low-income50%70%reading +17 pts, math +37 pts95th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 609 WHITNEY ST
City Pender
ZIP Code 68047
District 3175390
NCES School ID 317539001489
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68047

Understanding the community around Pender High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,078
Per Capita Income $35,987
Poverty Rate 3.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%
High School or Higher 94.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $163,200
Median Rent $835
Owner-Occupied 78.0%
Renter-Occupied 22.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pender High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.8%
Hispanic/Latino 8.2%
Two or More Races 3.3%
American Indian 2.7%
Asian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 184
Teachers (FTE) 15.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pender High School?
Pender High School has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pender High School?
Pender High School has 184 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Pender High School serve?
Pender High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pender High School receive per student?
Pender High School receives $19,129 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pender High School in 68047 ▼
Avg Home Value
$233,248
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+8.9%
% Renters
22.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026