SOUTHERN JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

171 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Southern High School, located in Wymore, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Southern School District 1. As a small, rural public school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The school is committed to fostering both academic development and character growth, aiming to prepare its students for life after graduation through a curriculum that balances core requirements with various elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Southern High School maintains a strong focus on school spirit and student engagement through its athletic programs and extracurricular activities. By participating in regional sports and local clubs, students are encouraged to develop leadership, teamwork, and discipline. The school plays an integral role in the cultural life of the Wymore area, serving as a focal point for community pride and a provider of essential educational services for families throughout the district.

171

Total Students

13.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHERN JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	6
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
150 (87.7 %)
Two or More
13 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (3.5 %)
American Indian
2 (1.2 %)

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:	SOUTHERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 1
Phone:	(402)645-3326
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 21

Grade 8 28

Grade 9 28

Grade 10 33

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 33