KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL

1,629 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kearney High School, located at 2702 West 11th Street in Kearney, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Kearney Public Schools district. As a large, modern facility, the school is central to the community's educational landscape, offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans rigorous academic programs, career and technical education, and extensive extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its "Bearcats" mascot and takes pride in a strong culture of school spirit, high-level athletics, and a wide array of student organizations, including arts, music, and competitive clubs.

Beyond its academic and extracurricular offerings, Kearney High School functions as a focal point for student development in the region. The school emphasizes preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, military service, or higher education. With a focus on community engagement and student achievement, Kearney High provides a well-rounded environment that balances traditional education with modern resources designed to meet the evolving needs of its students and the surrounding Nebraska community.

1,629

Total Students

90.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,285
Hispanic	258
Black	40
Asian	14
Two or More	21
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,285 (78.9 %)
Hispanic
258 (15.8 %)
Black
40 (2.5 %)
Two or More
21 (1.3 %)
Asian
14 (0.9 %)
American Indian
9 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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:	KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)698-8060
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	107

* 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 9 412

Grade 10 410

Grade 11 423

Grade 12 384