PIERCE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

PIERCE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the PIERCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in PIERCE, NE with about 311 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 25 teachers, PIERCE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

PIERCE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Pierce, Nebraska, serves as the educational hub for students in grades 7 through 12. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school is central to the local community, emphasizing a traditional academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on preparing students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Pierce Jr/Sr High maintains a strong focus on student development through athletics, arts, and competitive academic organizations. The school plays an integral role in the town’s social fabric, often acting as a focal point for community pride and local events. By balancing core academic standards with diverse co-curricular opportunities, the institution strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience that encourages both personal growth and civic responsibility among its student body.

For more information, contact PIERCE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL at (402) 329-6217 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

201 N SUNSET
PIERCE, NE 68767-1816
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PIERCE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PIERCE, NE with about 311 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
311
Teachers:
25.19
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 311 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PIERCE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
94.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Two or more races
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Black or African American
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

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.