B+
Above Average
83/100

High Plains Community Jr/sr High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 345 S PINE, Polk, NE 68654
Overall
B+
83/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 70% · Math 50% proficient · 63rd percentile in Nebraska
Graduation
B+
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

83
Repit Score
out of 100
99
Students
enrolled
7.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$32K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%63/100reading 87th percentile, math 40th 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%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% 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 +4 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 proficiency70% (+17 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency50% (−3 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.

School Information

Address 345 S PINE
City Polk
ZIP Code 68654
District 3100123
NCES School ID 310012300815
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68654

Understanding the community around High Plains Community Jr/sr High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,333
Per Capita Income $33,737
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $85,800
Median Rent $396
Owner-Occupied 81.6%
Renter-Occupied 18.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for High Plains Community Jr/sr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.8%
Hispanic/Latino 15.2%
Black 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 99
Teachers (FTE) 13.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for High Plains Community Jr/sr High School?
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School has a Repit School Score of 83 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 High Plains Community Jr/sr High School?
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School has 99 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1.
What grades does High Plains Community Jr/sr High School serve?
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does High Plains Community Jr/sr High School receive per student?
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School receives $31,932 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around High Plains Community Jr/sr High School in 68654 ▼
Avg Home Value
$173,926
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1-Year Change
+4.1%
% Renters
18.4%

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