DUNDY CO STRATTON HIGH SCHOOL

DUNDY CO STRATTON PUBLIC SCHS
400 9TH AVE WEST
BENKELMAN, NE 69021
130 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Dundy County Stratton High School, located in Benkelman, Nebraska, serves as the central educational hub for the Dundy County Stratton Public Schools district. Situated in the far southwestern corner of the state, the school functions as a focal point for the surrounding rural agricultural community. The district is known for its commitment to maintaining a close-knit learning environment, prioritizing personalized instruction and strong relationships between faculty, students, and the local community.

The high school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and vocational opportunities. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Benkelman, frequently emphasizing extracurricular involvement in athletics, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and local community service. By leveraging its role as a small-town educational institution, Dundy County Stratton High School strives to provide students with the resources necessary to succeed in a modern economy while fostering the values and traditions associated with rural Nebraska life.
130
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    104 (80.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (16.9 %)
  • Black
    4 (3.1 %)
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: DUNDY CO STRATTON PUBLIC SCHS
Phone: (308)423-2738
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 26
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 31
Grade 10 19
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio