OVERTON HIGH SCHOOL

OVERTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the OVERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OVERTON, NE with about 139 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 13 teachers, OVERTON HIGH 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.

OVERTON HIGH SCHOOL, located at 401 7th St in Overton, Nebraska, serves as the heart of the local educational community. As a small-town institution, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with their instructors. The school plays a central role in the village of Overton, often serving as a hub for community events and regional activities that bring residents together.

Academically and extracurricularly, OVERTON HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes a well-rounded education designed to prepare students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. Despite its small size, the school offers a variety of athletic programs and student organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and a focus on core academic values, the school strives to empower its students to succeed while maintaining the traditions of their close-knit Nebraska community.

For more information, contact OVERTON HIGH SCHOOL at (308) 987-2424 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

401 7TH ST
OVERTON, NE 68863-0310
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OVERTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in OVERTON, NE with about 139 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
139
Teachers:
13.38
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 139 students

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

White
89.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.7%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
54.0%
Male
46.0%

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.