CENTURA SECONDARY SCHOOL

CENTURA SECONDARY SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the CENTURA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in CAIRO, NE with about 237 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 22 teachers, CENTURA SECONDARY SCHOOL 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.

CENTURA SECONDARY SCHOOL, located in Cairo, Nebraska, serves as a vital educational hub for the surrounding rural communities. As part of the Centura Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. The school typically serves grades 7-12, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and vocational success while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere characteristic of smaller Nebraska districts.

Beyond its core academic offerings, CENTURA SECONDARY SCHOOL is known for being the focal point of community spirit, particularly through its extracurricular programs, athletics, and student organizations. By integrating technology with traditional instruction and encouraging student participation in community activities, the school aims to equip its graduates with the skills, leadership abilities, and sense of civic responsibility necessary to succeed in an evolving global landscape.

For more information, contact CENTURA SECONDARY SCHOOL at (308) 485-4258 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

201 N HWY 11
CAIRO, NE 68824
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CENTURA SECONDARY SCHOOL is a public school in CAIRO, NE with about 237 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
237
Teachers:
22.62
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
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 237 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTURA SECONDARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.9%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black or African American
0.8%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.