KEARNEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL
KEARNEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the WEST KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL school district, located in KEARNEY, NE with about 90 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 17 teachers, KEARNEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.
KEARNEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL, located at 2802 30th Ave in Kearney, Nebraska, is a specialized educational facility that operates under the umbrella of the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC) system. As an alternative school setting, it is designed to provide structured academic programming for students who are placed within the state’s juvenile justice or rehabilitation system. The school focuses on delivering a traditional curriculum tailored to meet state educational standards, while also integrating behavioral support and personalized instruction to help students stay on track toward graduation despite their unique circumstances.
The educational environment at Kearney West is uniquely focused on transition and recovery, emphasizing small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere intended to foster both academic growth and personal development. By prioritizing individualized learning plans, the school aims to help students overcome educational gaps, regain lost credits, and prepare for their eventual return to their home communities. Ultimately, KEARNEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL serves as a vital component of the students' rehabilitation process, balancing the demands of high-quality secondary education with the therapeutic goals necessary for long-term success.
For more information, contact KEARNEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL at (308) 338-2011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KEARNEY, NE 68845-4035
(308) 338-2011
KEARNEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in KEARNEY, NE with about 90 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- WEST KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 90
- Teachers:
- 17
- 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 90 students
- Black or African American
- 36.7%
- White
- 31.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 18.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Male
- 100.0%
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.