Blair High School is a public high school in Blair, Nebraska, United States. It is a part of Blair Community Schools. The 140,000-square-foot building was built in 1970 at a cost of $2.2 million. Sitting on 75 acres of land, it services approximately 750 students.
Serving 697 students in grades 9-12, Blair High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Blair High School's student population of 697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Blair High School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blair High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blair High School's ranking?
Blair High School is ranked #289 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Blair High School often compared to?
Blair High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Platteview Senior High School, Wahoo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blair High School?
The graduation rate of Blair High School is 95%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Blair High School?
697 students attend Blair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Blair High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blair High School?
Blair High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blair High School offer ?
Blair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blair High School part of?
Blair High School is part of Blair Community Schools School District.
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