OVERTON HIGH SCHOOL

OVERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
401 7TH ST
OVERTON, NE 68863
113 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Overton High School, located at 401 7th St in Overton, Nebraska, serves as the heart of the local educational community. As a small-town institution, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with their instructors. The school plays a central role in the village of Overton, often serving as a hub for community events and regional activities that bring residents together.

Academically and extracurricularly, Overton High School emphasizes a well-rounded education designed to prepare students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. Despite its small size, the school offers a variety of athletic programs and student organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and a focus on core academic values, the school strives to empower its students to succeed while maintaining the traditions of their close-knit Nebraska community.
113
Total Students
14.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    97 (85.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (12.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.8 %)
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: OVERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)987-2424
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 30
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 27
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 17
Grade 12 18
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ELM CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
ELM CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 149 Students
230 EAST CALKINS AVENUE
ELM CREEK, NE 68836 (8.8 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th