HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HIGH SCH is a public high school that is part of the HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school district, located in POLK, NE with about 70 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 12 teachers, HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HIGH SCH 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.
HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHool is a public secondary school located in the small rural village of Polk, Nebraska. As the name suggests, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural community, fostering a close-knit educational environment. Because of its location in a rural district, the school typically emphasizes small class sizes, individualized student attention, and a strong sense of school spirit that connects the student body to the broader Polk region.
The school is part of the High Plains Community Schools district, which focuses on providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for both collegiate pursuits and vocational careers. Beyond standard academics, the school is known for its active participation in local extracurricular activities, including athletics and community-based events, which are essential to the social fabric of the area. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to cultivate both academic excellence and character development in its students within a traditional, small-town setting.
For more information, contact HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HIGH SCH at (402) 765-3331 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POLK, NE 68654-0029
(402) 765-3331
HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in POLK, NE with about 70 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 70
- Teachers:
- 12.43
- 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 70 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Female
- 52.9%
- Male
- 47.1%
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.