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DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL

Nebraska · Public School District
2
Schools
235
Students
$17,840
Per-Pupil Spend
+24% nat'l
39.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-13pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL is a public school district in Nebraska serving 235 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,840 is above average for a US public school district. 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DORCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06144
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL07–1291
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,840+24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
69%
State
21.4%
Local (property tax)
68.5%
Federal
10.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (69%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
235
Students
40%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,840 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.5%, graduation is 19.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL?
DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL has 2 public schools, serving a total of 235 students.
What is the graduation rate for DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL spend per student?
DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL spends $17,840 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL?
40% of students in DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL?
No, DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL serve?
DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL?
The median opportunity score across schools in DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.

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