OGALLALA HIGH SCHOOL

OGALLALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
602 EAST G
OGALLALA, NE 69153
304 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Ogallala High School, located at 602 East G Street in Ogallala, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Ogallala Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering student growth in a supportive, small-town environment. The institution is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or enlisting in the military, by balancing core academic requirements with diverse elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Ogallala High School is deeply integrated into the cultural life of the area, maintaining a strong tradition of extracurricular involvement. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives that encourage teamwork, leadership, and community engagement among the student body. By combining academic rigor with these robust extracurricular outlets, the school strives to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to the Ogallala community and beyond.
304
Total Students
25.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    248 (81.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    45 (14.8 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    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: OGALLALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)284-4029
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 73
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 69
Grade 10 75
Grade 11 82
Grade 12 78
Gender Ratio