DUNDY CO STRATTON HIGH SCHOOL
DUNDY CO STRATTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the DUNDY CO STRATTON PUBLIC SCHS school district, located in BENKELMAN, NE with about 151 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 16 teachers, DUNDY CO STRATTON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
Dundy County Stratton High School, located in Benkelman, Nebraska, serves as the central educational hub for the Dundy County Stratton Public Schools district. Situated in the far southwestern corner of the state, the school functions as a focal point for the surrounding rural agricultural community. The district is known for its commitment to maintaining a close-knit learning environment, prioritizing personalized instruction and strong relationships between faculty, students, and the local community.
The high school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and vocational opportunities. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Benkelman, frequently emphasizing extracurricular involvement in athletics, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and local community service. By leveraging its role as a small-town educational institution, Dundy County Stratton High School strives to provide students with the resources necessary to succeed in a modern economy while fostering the values and traditions associated with rural Nebraska life.
For more information, contact DUNDY CO STRATTON HIGH SCHOOL at (308) 423-2738 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BENKELMAN, NE 69021-0586
(308) 423-2738
DUNDY CO STRATTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BENKELMAN, NE with about 151 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- DUNDY CO STRATTON PUBLIC SCHS
- Total Students:
- 151
- Teachers:
- 16.63
- 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 151 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DUNDY CO STRATTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
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.