ROCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EAST HWY 20
BASSETT, NE 68714
97 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
97
Total Students
10.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    95 (97.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.0 %)
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: ROCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)684-3411
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 7 16
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 15
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 20
Gender Ratio