CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL

CALLAWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
101 N NEEDHAM
CALLAWAY, NE 68825
79 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Callaway High School, located at 101 N Needham in Callaway, Nebraska, serves as a central educational hub for the local Custer County community. As a small, rural institution, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the town, typically emphasizing a close-knit learning environment where faculty and students maintain strong, personalized relationships. The school district focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares its students for both higher education and vocational opportunities, often fostering a culture that prioritizes student participation in extracurricular activities such as athletics, music, and community service.

Because of its setting in a small Nebraska town, Callaway High School plays a significant role in the social and civic life of the area. The school is known for its commitment to maintaining traditional academic standards while utilizing its intimate size to ensure that no student is overlooked. By offering a curriculum tailored to a smaller student body, the school aims to instill a sense of local pride and responsibility, helping students develop the practical skills and character traits necessary to succeed in a changing economy while remaining connected to their roots.
79
Total Students
11.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    73 (92.4 %)
  • Black
    3 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.3 %)
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: CALLAWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)836-2272
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
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 7 5
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio