Nickerson High

Nickerson
305 S. Nickerson
Nickerson, KS 67561
279 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Nickerson High School, located in Nickerson, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the USD 309 school district. As a community-focused high school, it is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth within a supportive, small-town environment. The school emphasizes preparing students for life after graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce, by offering a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement.

Beyond core academics, Nickerson High offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and organizational programs, which play a significant role in building school spirit and student character. As part of the USD 309 district, the school works to integrate technology and modern teaching practices to ensure students have the tools necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape. Prospective students and families can find further information regarding district policies, calendars, and academic resources through the official school website.
279
Total Students
24.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    235 (84.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (9.0 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    6 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Nickerson
Phone: (620)422-3226
Website: http://www.usd309ks.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 106
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 77
Grade 10 70
Grade 11 77
Grade 12 55
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sterling Junior High/Senior High
Sterling
214 Students
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579 (8.1 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th