BURWELL JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

BURWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
190 I ST
BURWELL, NE 68823
133 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Burwell Jr-Sr High School, located in the heart of Burwell, Nebraska, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, catering to students in grades 7 through 12. As part of a small-town district, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of school spirit. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for vocational skill-building.

Beyond the classroom, Burwell Jr-Sr High is a center for extracurricular activity, fostering student development through competitive athletics, music programs, and various student organizations. The school plays an integral role in the cultural and social fabric of the surrounding Sandhills region, often acting as a focal point for community events. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing character development alongside academics, the institution strives to equip its students with the values and tools necessary for success in their post-graduation endeavors.
133
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    131 (98.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    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: BURWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)346-4150
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 22
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 13
Grade 8 27
Grade 9 20
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 24
Grade 12 29
Gender Ratio