CRETE HIGH SCHOOL

690 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Crete High School, located at 1750 Iris Ave in Crete, Nebraska, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Crete Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. With a focus on fostering both intellectual growth and character development, the institution offers a variety of core curriculum classes, elective programs, and support services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Crete High School places significant value on extracurricular involvement as a means of building community and school spirit. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide array of activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, academic clubs, and vocational organizations. This holistic approach to education aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are not only academically proficient but also engaged and active contributors to their local community.

690

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CRETE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	423
Black	8
Asian	9
Two or More	10
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
423 (61.3 %)
White
233 (33.8 %)
Two or More
10 (1.4 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)
Black
8 (1.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	CRETE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)826-5811
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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 9 184

Grade 10 161

Grade 11 185

Grade 12 160