COZAD HIGH SCHOOL

COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
1710 MERIDIAN AVE
COZAD, NE 69130
260 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Cozad High School, located at 1710 Meridian Avenue in Cozad, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a vital part of the Cozad Community Schools district, the high school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with extracurricular engagement. The school typically serves students in grades 9–12, offering a curriculum designed to prepare graduates for both higher education and the workforce, while emphasizing the values of a tight-knit, rural Nebraska community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Cozad High School is known for its active student life, which includes a variety of athletic programs, academic clubs, and vocational opportunities. By utilizing its facility on Meridian Avenue, the school acts as a central hub for community spirit and pride, focusing on student achievement and personal development. Its mission generally centers on empowering students to become productive, responsible citizens by providing a supportive educational landscape tailored to the needs of the regional population.
260
Total Students
24.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    191 (73.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    57 (21.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)784-2744
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 93
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 60
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 57
Grade 12 74
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
GOTHENBURG SECONDARY SCHOOL
GOTHENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 389 Students
1322 AVENUE I
GOTHENBURG, NE 69138 (10.0 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th