HIGH SCHOOL AT DUNNING

SANDHILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
107 GANDY AVE
DUNNING, NE 68833
35 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
High School at Dunning (often associated with the Sandhills Public School District) is a small, rural educational institution located in the village of Dunning, Nebraska. Serving the surrounding ranching and agricultural community, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment typical of Nebraska’s Sandhills region. Because of its remote location, the school plays a central role in the local community, fostering strong relationships between students, faculty, and area families.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school focuses on providing a personalized education that leverages its small student-to-teacher ratio. While it offers a standard core curriculum, the school is well-regarded for its involvement in regional athletics and extracurricular activities, which are vital for maintaining school spirit and community engagement. The institution serves as a cornerstone for the Dunning area, preparing its students for success in higher education or the workforce while maintaining the traditions and values of rural Nebraska.
35
Total Students
8.6
Full-Time Teachers
4.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    33 (94.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (5.7 %)
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: SANDHILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)538-2224
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 8
Grade 9 6
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 6
Gender Ratio