NIOBRARA SECONDARY SCHOOL

NIOBRARA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
247 N HWY 12
NIOBRARA, NE 68760
86 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Niobrara Secondary School, located in Niobrara, Nebraska, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated in a rural setting, the school is part of the Niobrara Public Schools district and provides academic instruction to students in the middle and high school grade levels. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive environment where students can engage in core curriculum, extracurricular activities, and community-focused learning opportunities.

The school plays a significant role in the social and educational fabric of the Niobrara area, often emphasizing the importance of school spirit and local culture. Because of its location in a small, tight-knit community, the school frequently focuses on fostering close relationships between staff and students, ensuring that individual academic needs are addressed. Niobrara Secondary remains dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the regional workforce after graduation.
86
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    47 (54.7 %)
  • White
    31 (36.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (5.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.5 %)
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: NIOBRARA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)857-3322
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.4
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 7 7
Grade 8 21
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 18
Gender Ratio