BANNER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

BANNER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
200 SCHOOL ST
HARRISBURG, NE 69345
41 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Banner County High School, located in Harrisburg, Nebraska, serves as the educational hub for the Banner County School District. As a small, rural institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and strong relationships with faculty and staff. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Banner County High School plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Harrisburg area. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, which foster school spirit and community engagement. By balancing traditional curriculum with the practical needs of a rural Nebraska student body, the school aims to cultivate responsible, capable, and well-prepared graduates who are ready to contribute to their local community and beyond.
41
Total Students
8.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    35 (85.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (14.6 %)
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: BANNER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)436-5262
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 41
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 7
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio