JOHNSON CO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

JOHNSON CO CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS
358 N 6TH
TECUMSEH, NE 68450
153 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Johnson County Central High School, located in Tecumseh, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary education hub for students in the Johnson County Central Public School District. As a consolidated institution, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes both academic development and extracurricular engagement. The district focuses on providing a well-rounded education, often utilizing its centralized facilities to offer a variety of programs that prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate workforce entry.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Tecumseh and the surrounding rural communities, often serving as a focal point for local events and athletics. By maintaining smaller class sizes typical of Nebraska’s rural districts, Johnson County Central High School is able to provide personalized attention to its student body. The curriculum is supported by a commitment to modern educational practices, aiming to equip students with the necessary critical thinking and technical skills to navigate a changing global landscape while upholding the values and traditions of their local community.
153
Total Students
15.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    104 (68.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    42 (27.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
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: JOHNSON CO CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS
Phone: (402)335-3328
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 57
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 45
Grade 10 38
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 41
Gender Ratio