GOTHENBURG SECONDARY SCHOOL

GOTHENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1322 AVENUE I
GOTHENBURG, NE 69138
389 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Gothenburg Secondary School, located at 1322 Avenue I in Gothenburg, Nebraska, serves as the primary educational hub for students in grades 7 through 12 within the Gothenburg Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with vocational and technical opportunities. As a cornerstone of the local community, the institution emphasizes student growth both in the classroom and through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs designed to build leadership and character.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Gothenburg, prioritizing a close-knit culture where faculty and staff focus on individualized student success. By providing a diverse curriculum and maintaining a commitment to modern educational standards, Gothenburg Secondary School aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education, the military, or the workforce. Its location in Dawson County positions it as a vital resource for the region, reflecting the values of a community dedicated to the long-term achievement and well-being of its youth.
389
Total Students
25.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    357 (91.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (5.7 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: GOTHENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)537-3651
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 97
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 70
Grade 8 63
Grade 9 68
Grade 10 63
Grade 11 56
Grade 12 69
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
COZAD HIGH SCHOOL
COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Charter School 260 Students
1710 MERIDIAN AVE
COZAD, NE 69130 (10.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th