JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL AT PALMYRA

PALMYRA DISTRICT O R 1
425 F ST
PALMYRA, NE 68418
163 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Palmyra Jr-Sr High School, located in Palmyra, Nebraska, is a public secondary institution serving students in grades 7–12. Part of the District OR-1 School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused environment typical of small-town Nebraska education. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music, and student organizations, aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning culture where small class sizes allow for individualized attention from faculty. By integrating traditional instruction with modern educational practices, Palmyra Jr-Sr High seeks to balance rigorous academic standards with the personal development of its students. The facility acts as a central hub for the Palmyra community, frequently hosting local events and maintaining strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the broader district population.
163
Total Students
20.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    147 (90.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.3 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: PALMYRA DISTRICT O R 1
Phone: (402)780-5327
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 47
Grade 10 38
Grade 11 40
Grade 12 38
Gender Ratio