PIERCE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

PIERCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
201 N SUNSET
PIERCE, NE 68767
346 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Pierce Jr/Sr High School, located in Pierce, Nebraska, serves as the educational hub for students in grades 7 through 12. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school is central to the local community, emphasizing a traditional academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on preparing students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Pierce Jr/Sr High maintains a strong focus on student development through athletics, arts, and competitive academic organizations. The school plays an integral role in the town’s social fabric, often acting as a focal point for community pride and local events. By balancing core academic standards with diverse co-curricular opportunities, the institution strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience that encourages both personal growth and civic responsibility among its student body.
346
Total Students
25.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    321 (92.8 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (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: PIERCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)329-6217
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 55
Grade 8 51
Grade 9 71
Grade 10 55
Grade 11 54
Grade 12 60
Gender Ratio