ANSELMO-MERNA HIGH SCHOOL
ANSELMO-MERNA HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the ANSELMO-MERNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in MERNA, NE with about 113 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 9 teachers, ANSELMO-MERNA HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
ANSELMO-MERNA HIGH SCHOOL, located in Merna, Nebraska, is a small, rural public school that serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Anselmo-Merna Public Schools district, the institution is characterized by a close-knit environment that emphasizes personalized attention and strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding agricultural community. Due to its size, the school fosters a tight-knit atmosphere where students are often encouraged to participate in a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from athletics to academic clubs, helping to develop well-rounded individuals.
Academically, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education or direct entry into the workforce. The school maintains a traditional approach to learning that values school spirit and community involvement, often acting as a central hub for social life in the Merna area. By keeping class sizes small, ANSELMO-MERNA HIGH SCHOOL provides an intimate setting that supports student growth and reinforces the values of a small-town Nebraska education.
For more information, contact ANSELMO-MERNA HIGH SCHOOL at (308) 643-2224 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MERNA, NE 68856-0068
(308) 643-2224
ANSELMO-MERNA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in MERNA, NE with about 113 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- ANSELMO-MERNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 113
- Teachers:
- 9.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 113 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ANSELMO-MERNA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.