THEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL

THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
304 MAPLE ST
THEDFORD, NE 69166
56 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Thedford High School is a small, rural public secondary school located in Thedford, Nebraska. As the primary educational institution for the local community, it serves a close-knit population within the Sandhills region. Due to its remote location, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, typically characterized by smaller class sizes that allow for greater interaction between students and faculty. The school functions as a central hub for the town, playing an essential role in fostering community identity and extracurricular engagement.

Academically and athletically, Thedford High School competes in classifications tailored to smaller enrollment numbers, often participating in regional Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) events. The school’s mission generally focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary opportunities, whether through college preparatory coursework or vocational pathways. By maintaining a supportive environment, Thedford High strives to uphold the traditional values of Nebraska’s rural education system while equipping its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing economy.
56
Total Students
9.3
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    51 (91.1 %)
  • Black
    4 (7.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.8 %)
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: THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)645-2230
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 56
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 7
Grade 8 14
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 11
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio