HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
407 N BAKER ST
HAY SPRINGS, NE 69347
58 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hay Springs High School, located in the small rural community of Hay Springs, Nebraska, serves as the educational hub for the local student population. As a member of the Hay Springs Public Schools district, the institution is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Sandhills region, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment typical of small-town Nebraska education. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering personal development through small class sizes, allowing for individualized attention and strong student-teacher relationships.

Beyond its core academic mission, Hay Springs High School is a central pillar of community life, often serving as a gathering point for local events and athletics. The school prides itself on promoting a sense of school spirit and civic responsibility, preparing its students for success after graduation—whether they pursue higher education, vocational training, or local career paths. By balancing traditional instruction with the needs of a rural agricultural community, the school plays a vital role in maintaining the continuity and future growth of the Hay Springs area.
58
Total Students
6.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    48 (82.8 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (6.9 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (5.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.7 %)
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: HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)638-4434
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 22
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 13
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 15
Gender Ratio