HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
345 S PINE
POLK, NE 68654
102 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
High Plains Community High School is a public secondary school located in the small rural village of Polk, Nebraska. As the name suggests, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural community, fostering a close-knit educational environment. Because of its location in a rural district, the school typically emphasizes small class sizes, individualized student attention, and a strong sense of school spirit that connects the student body to the broader Polk region.

The school is part of the High Plains Community Schools district, which focuses on providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for both collegiate pursuits and vocational careers. Beyond standard academics, the school is known for its active participation in local extracurricular activities, including athletics and community-based events, which are essential to the social fabric of the area. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to cultivate both academic excellence and character development in its students within a traditional, small-town setting.
102
Total Students
12.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    81 (79.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (20.6 %)
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: HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)765-3331
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 7
Grade 8 22
Grade 9 19
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CROSS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Charter School 123 Students
1270 123RD RD
STROMSBURG, NE 68666 (9.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th