SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL

SARGENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
400 N 5TH ST
SARGENT, NE 68874
93 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Sargent High School, located in Sargent, Nebraska, serves as a central pillar of the local Custer County community. As a small, rural educational institution, it focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere. The school emphasizes traditional academic rigor while maintaining a strong commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Sargent High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the town, with its extracurricular programs and athletic teams serving as a primary source of community pride and engagement. The school fosters a supportive environment where staff and students often share strong, long-term relationships, reflecting the values of a tight-knit Nebraska community. By balancing academic instruction with extracurricular activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are well-equipped to contribute to their local community and beyond.
93
Total Students
8.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    87 (93.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.2 %)
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: SARGENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)527-4119
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 24
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 16
Grade 8 9
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
LOUP COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
LOUP COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 34 Students
608 WILLIAMS ST
TAYLOR, NE 68879 (8.5 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th