HEARTLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

HEARTLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCH is a Title I public high school that is part of the HEARTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school district, located in HENDERSON, NE with about 145 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, HEARTLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCH has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

HEARTLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHool, located in Henderson, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Heartland Community Schools district. As a small, rural public school, it is deeply integrated into the local agricultural community, fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty. The school focuses on delivering a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for both higher education and vocational paths, emphasizing both academic rigor and character development.

Beyond the classroom, HEARTLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHool is known for its active participation in extracurricular activities, which serve as a central pillar of the local culture. The school maintains a competitive presence in regional athletics, music, and academic organizations, helping to cultivate a sense of community pride and school spirit. By balancing traditional instructional methods with modern educational opportunities, the school aims to equip its students with the essential skills and values needed to succeed in an increasingly globalized world while remaining rooted in the values of their small-town setting.

For more information, contact HEARTLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCH at (402) 723-4434 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1501 FRONT ST
HENDERSON, NE 68371-8929
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HEARTLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HENDERSON, NE with about 145 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
145
Teachers:
14.8
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 145 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HEARTLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.1%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.7%

Female
43.4%
Male
56.6%

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.