PONCA HIGH SCHOOL

190 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Ponca High School, located at 505 3rd Street in Ponca, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. As part of the Ponca Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a supportive, small-town learning environment where students have access to a variety of educational opportunities, ranging from core curriculum requirements to various elective courses designed to foster critical thinking and skill development.

Beyond academics, Ponca High School plays a central role in the community’s social fabric by offering a robust extracurricular program. This includes competitive athletic teams, clubs, and organizational activities that encourage student leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By balancing a rigorous focus on college and career readiness with a strong emphasis on student well-being and community involvement, Ponca High School strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their future endeavors.

190

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PONCA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	7
Black	4
Asian	1
American Indian	1

White
177 (93.2 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.7 %)
Black
4 (2.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)755-5701
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	190
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 30

Grade 8 37

Grade 9 29

Grade 10 30

Grade 11 37

Grade 12 27