Serving 248 students in grades 9-12, Cozad High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cozad High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Cozad High School's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cozad High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cozad High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#743 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
69%
61%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Haymaker
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cozad High School's ranking?
Cozad High School is ranked #743 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Cozad High School often compared to?
Cozad High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington High School, Gothenburg Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cozad High School?
The graduation rate of Cozad High School is 95%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cozad High School?
248 students attend Cozad High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Cozad High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cozad High School?
Cozad High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cozad High School offer ?
Cozad High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cozad High School part of?
Cozad High School is part of Cozad Community Schools.
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