CONESTOGA JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

316 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Conestoga Jr./Sr. High School, located in Murray, Nebraska, serves as the secondary education hub for the Conestoga Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting that bridges the gap between the suburban growth of the Omaha metro area and the smaller communities of Cass County, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 7 through 12. The institution is focused on fostering a supportive community environment while preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of core academic rigor and extracurricular opportunities.

As a combined junior and senior high school, Conestoga places a strong emphasis on maintaining a cohesive school culture. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering a variety of elective courses, athletics, and student organizations intended to help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By leveraging its smaller size, the school aims to provide personalized attention to students, ensuring that they are well-supported both academically and socially as they transition from their middle school years into graduation and beyond.

316

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CONESTOGA JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	20
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
287 (90.8 %)
Hispanic
20 (6.3 %)
Black
5 (1.6 %)
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:	CONESTOGA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)235-2271
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 58

Grade 8 48

Grade 9 55

Grade 10 59

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 51