WISNER-PILGER HIGH SCHOOL

WISNER-PILGER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
801 18TH ST
WISNER, NE 68791
188 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Wisner-Pilger High School, located in Wisner, Nebraska, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Wisner-Pilger Public Schools district. As a small-town school, it functions as the heart of its local community, fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personal attention and a strong sense of school spirit. The district is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness, balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Wisner-Pilger High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular involvement, including a variety of athletic programs, performing arts, and student organizations. By encouraging participation in these activities, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who possess strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Overall, the school is defined by its dedication to student success and its role in maintaining a supportive, community-focused educational atmosphere for the youth of Cuming County.
188
Total Students
18.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    161 (85.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (11.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: WISNER-PILGER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)529-3249
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 25
Grade 8 37
Grade 9 26
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 32
Gender Ratio