NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL
NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in NORTH PLATTE, NE with about 1,223 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 70 teachers, NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL, located at 1220 West 2nd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the North Platte Public Schools district. As a central pillar of the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The facility serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills.
Beyond its academic offerings, NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular program, which includes a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student organizations. These activities are integral to the school's culture, encouraging student engagement, leadership, and community spirit. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates capable of contributing positively to their local community and beyond.
For more information, contact NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL at (308) 535-7105 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103-1557
(308) 535-7105
NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in NORTH PLATTE, NE with about 1,223 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 1,223
- Teachers:
- 70.27
- 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 1,223 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.