AINSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL

AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
520 E 2ND ST
AINSWORTH, NE 69210
119 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Ainsworth High School, located in Ainsworth, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community in Brown County. As a cornerstone of the local school district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while maintaining the close-knit, supportive environment typical of smaller Great Plains communities. The school emphasizes traditional academic standards and often serves as a central hub for extracurricular activities, ranging from athletics to various student organizations, which play a vital role in fostering school spirit and community engagement.

Beyond its core academics, Ainsworth High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the Sandhills region. The school’s administration and faculty prioritize preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory paths or vocational training. By leveraging its position within a smaller district, the school is able to offer students personalized attention and a strong sense of identity, helping them navigate their transition into adulthood while remaining connected to the traditions and values of their local community.
119
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    102 (85.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (10.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)387-2082
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 29
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 29
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 32
Gender Ratio