CROSS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

123 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cross County High School, located in Stromsburg, Nebraska, serves as the educational hub for the Cross County Community School District. As a small, rural school, it is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students, faculty, and families maintain strong relationships. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student success and community pride, often acting as a focal point for local events and gatherings. Because of its size, Cross County High School is able to provide a personalized learning atmosphere, allowing teachers to offer more individual attention to students. By focusing on traditional values and community engagement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, capable graduates who are prepared to contribute positively to the broader Nebraska region and beyond.

123

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CROSS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Two or More	1

White
112 (91.1 %)
Hispanic
8 (6.5 %)
Black
2 (1.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.8 %)

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:	CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)764-5521
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 25

Grade 10 37

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 28