PENDER HIGH SCHOOL
PENDER HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in PENDER, NE with about 145 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 15 teachers, PENDER HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
PENDER HIGH SCHOOL, located at 609 Whitney Street in Pender, Nebraska, serves as the educational hub for the local community as part of the Pender Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and personal growth, offering a supportive environment where students from the surrounding rural area can prepare for post-secondary success. With a focus on small class sizes, the faculty emphasizes individualized attention, fostering a close-knit culture that encourages students to take active roles in their education.
Beyond the classroom, PENDER HIGH SCHOOL prides itself on a robust extracurricular program that plays a central role in town life. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, academic clubs, and arts activities that help students develop leadership skills and community spirit. By maintaining strong ties to the Pender area, the high school serves as a focal point for civic engagement, helping to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute to both their local community and the broader world.
For more information, contact PENDER HIGH SCHOOL at (402) 385-3244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PENDER, NE 68047-5036
(402) 385-3244
PENDER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PENDER, NE with about 145 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 145
- Teachers:
- 15.35
- 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 145 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PENDER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.1%
- Female
- 58.6%
- Male
- 41.4%
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.