PLATTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

1916 OLD HWY 34
PLATTSMOUTH, NE 68048

491 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Plattsmouth High School is a public secondary school located in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the sole high school within the Plattsmouth Community School District, it serves as the educational hub for the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for its commitment to academic development, providing a variety of core subjects alongside elective opportunities that encourage student exploration.

Beyond the classroom, Plattsmouth High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that is central to its identity. The school actively promotes student involvement through a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts, and student organizations, which are intended to foster school spirit, teamwork, and leadership skills. By balancing its rigorous academic expectations with a supportive and active campus life, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational environment for the youth of the Plattsmouth area.

491

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLATTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	31
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	9
American Indian	3

White
438 (89.2 %)
Hispanic
31 (6.3 %)
Two or More
9 (1.8 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)296-3322
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 9 136

Grade 10 119

Grade 11 121

Grade 12 115