NORTH BEND CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

NORTH BEND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS
1320 WALNUT ST
NORTH BEND, NE 68649
226 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
North Bend Central High School, located in North Bend, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the North Bend Central Public Schools district. As a small-town school, it maintains a close-knit community atmosphere, focusing on providing a comprehensive education that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Platte River valley, often serving as a central hub for community engagement, school spirit, and local events.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student development, offering a curriculum designed to prepare graduates for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond the classroom, North Bend Central is known for its active participation in Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) events, boasting a strong tradition in athletics, performing arts, and vocational programs like FFA. By emphasizing personal growth and student leadership, the institution aims to foster a supportive learning environment that helps students navigate their transition into adulthood while remaining connected to their roots in Dodge County.
226
Total Students
18.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    213 (94.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9 %)
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: NORTH BEND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS
Phone: (402)652-3268
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 31
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 8 49
Grade 9 43
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 49
Grade 12 46
Gender Ratio