ROCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
ROCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in BASSETT, NE with about 116 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 9 teachers, ROCK COUNTY 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.
ROCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, located on East Highway 20 in Bassett, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As a cornerstone of the Rock County Public Schools district, the facility provides academic programming for students in the region, operating with a focus on the unique needs of a small-town, agricultural-based population. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes community involvement and individualized attention.
Beyond its core curriculum, ROCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL acts as a hub for local extracurricular life, offering a variety of athletic programs and student organizations that help instill school spirit and teamwork. Given its location in the Nebraska Sandhills, the school plays a vital role in the social and civic fabric of Bassett, often serving as a gathering point for local events and regional activities. The institution remains dedicated to preparing its graduates for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the regional workforce, by maintaining a balance between traditional academic standards and the practical values of the local community.
For more information, contact ROCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL at (402) 684-3411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BASSETT, NE 68714-0448
(402) 684-3411
ROCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BASSETT, NE with about 116 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 116
- Teachers:
- 9.61
- 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 116 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ROCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
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.