HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH

TEKAMAH-HERMAN COMMUNITY SCHS
112 N 13TH ST
TEKAMAH, NE 68061
230 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Tekamah-Herman High School, located at 112 N 13th St in Tekamah, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Tekamah-Herman Community School District. Situated in the heart of Burt County, the school plays a central role in the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.

As a focal point for the Tekamah area, the high school emphasizes a balance between traditional classroom instruction and personal development. By leveraging its role as a smaller district, the school aims to maintain strong student-teacher relationships and a collaborative environment that encourages community involvement. Through its academic programs and school spirit initiatives, Tekamah-Herman High School remains dedicated to the growth and achievement of its student body while maintaining a deep-rooted connection to the surrounding Nebraska community.
230
Total Students
26.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    215 (93.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: TEKAMAH-HERMAN COMMUNITY SCHS
Phone: (402)374-2156
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 64
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 36
Grade 8 41
Grade 9 40
Grade 10 45
Grade 11 32
Grade 12 36
Gender Ratio