DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL school district, located in DORCHESTER, NE with about 76 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 10 teachers, DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.
DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL is a small, public rural school located in Dorchester, Nebraska. As part of Dorchester Public Schools, the institution serves a close-knit community, providing K-12 education with a focus on personalized attention and a supportive environment typical of smaller school districts. Because of its size, the school emphasizes strong relationships between students and faculty, fostering an environment where students have access to individualized guidance and a variety of extracurricular activities.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Dorchester community, often serving as a focal point for town events and spirit. Despite its limited student population, DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL strives to offer a well-rounded academic curriculum and sports programs that encourage participation and character development. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school aims to prepare its graduates for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly.
For more information, contact DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL at (402) 946-2781 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DORCHESTER, NE 68343-0007
(402) 946-2781
DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in DORCHESTER, NE with about 76 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 76
- Teachers:
- 10.73
- 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 76 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.