KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL
KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in KEARNEY, NE with about 1,497 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 89 teachers, KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL, located at 2702 West 11th Street in Kearney, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Kearney Public Schools district. As a large, modern facility, the school is central to the community's educational landscape, offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans rigorous academic programs, career and technical education, and extensive extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its "Bearcats" mascot and takes pride in a strong culture of school spirit, high-level athletics, and a wide array of student organizations, including arts, music, and competitive clubs.
Beyond its academic and extracurricular offerings, KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL functions as a focal point for student development in the region. The school emphasizes preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, military service, or higher education. With a focus on community engagement and student achievement, Kearney High provides a well-rounded environment that balances traditional education with modern resources designed to meet the evolving needs of its students and the surrounding Nebraska community.
For more information, contact KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL at (308) 698-8060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KEARNEY, NE 68845-0102
(308) 698-8060
KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in KEARNEY, NE with about 1,497 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 1,497
- Teachers:
- 89.93
- 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 1,497 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.