HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL

HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the HERSHEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in HERSHEY, NE with about 270 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 17 teachers, HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL, located at 301 S. Lincoln in Hershey, Nebraska, serves as a central educational pillar for its rural community. As part of the Hershey Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its smaller size to foster strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL places a significant value on extracurricular involvement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizations that promote leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By integrating rigorous academic standards with meaningful student activities, the school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to both their local community and the broader world.

For more information, contact HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL at (308) 368-5573 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 S LINCOLN
HERSHEY, NE 69143-0369
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HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in HERSHEY, NE with about 270 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
270
Teachers:
17.94
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 270 students

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

White
90.0%
Hispanic/Latino
7.4%
Black or African American
1.1%
Two or more races
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.