Serving 36 students in grades 10-12, Pine Ridge Job Corps 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 <50% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Ridge Job Corps ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pine Ridge Job Corps's student population of 36 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine Ridge Job Corps is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
22%
Black
11%
7%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Ridge Job Corps?
The graduation rate of Pine Ridge Job Corps is 20%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pine Ridge Job Corps?
36 students attend Pine Ridge Job Corps.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pine Ridge Job Corps students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Ridge Job Corps?
Pine Ridge Job Corps has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pine Ridge Job Corps offer ?
Pine Ridge Job Corps offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Ridge Job Corps part of?
Pine Ridge Job Corps is part of Pine Ridge Job Corps School District.
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