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Enrollment
1,068
High
DISTRICT 548 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310399000078
BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
16610 BENNINGTON ROAD, BENNINGTON, NE 68007 · (402) 238-2447 · Douglas County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1,068 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
69 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
12%
125 students
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 37%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 301 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 266 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 255 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 246 | 23% |
Student demographics
29%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL this school | 1,068 | 11.7% | N/A |
| STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL LINCOLN | 631 | 16.2% | N/A |
| GRETNA EAST HIGH SCHOOL OMAHA | 1,009 | 6.9% | N/A |
| GRETNA HIGH SCHOOL GRETNA | 955 | 12.6% | N/A |
| PAPILLION LA VISTA SOUTH HS PAPILLION | 2,038 | 18.2% | N/A |
| ELKHORN HIGH SCHOOL ELKHORN | 769 | 18.5% | N/A |
Matched among Nebraska high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Douglas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,068 | #32 of 274 | #14 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #71 of 107 | #3 of 18 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 29.4% | #60 of 107 | #15 of 18 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 11.7% | #171 of 177 | #8 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +83.5% | #1 of 47 | #1 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,068
+183 (+21%) vs 2020
+406% since 1990-91, when it was 211
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
was 17.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,068 | 69.2 | 15.4:1 | 12% (125) |
| 2023-24 | 1,031 | 63.6 | 16.2:1 | 14% (141) |
| 2022-23 | 1,002 | 59.6 | 16.8:1 | 14% (140) |
| 2020-21 | 885 | 50 | 17.7:1 | 8% (73) |
| 2017-18 | 582 | 33.4 | 17.4:1 | 11% (63) |
| 2015-16 | 757 | 46 | 16.5:1 | 10% (77) |
| 2010-11 | 527 | 32 | 16.5:1 | 12% (61) |
| 2000-01 | 275 | 20 | 13.8:1 | 6% (17) |
| 1990-91 | 211 | 17 | 12.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 84% (582 to 1,068); teachers up 107% (33.4 to 69.2).
About BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a large high school in BENNINGTON, Nebraska, one of the schools in BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. It covers grades 9 through 12, with a total enrollment of 1,068 students. Statewide, high schools in Nebraska average about 391 students each.
BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 8 schools; together they serve 4,381 students.
White students make up 84% of enrollment at BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. Other students are 4% Black, 4% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, and 3% Asian. That is higher than the 69% White share among all Douglas County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 29% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Federal staffing data show 69.2 full-time-equivalent teachers at BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL and a ratio of 15.4:1. This ratio sits 4.8 above the 10.6:1 average for high schools in Nebraska. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 12% of students. That is lower than the 25% average for public schools in Douglas County.
Within Douglas County, the median household income is $80,391, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, Douglas County has 206 other public schools.
BENNINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is located less than a tenth of a mile from BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Locale: Rural: Fringe. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory close to an urban area.
2024-25 enrollment was 1,068, a 21% rise from 885 in 2020-21. Its ratio of students to teachers was 17.7:1 in 2020-21, and 15.4:1 in 2024-25.
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Douglas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
590,736
Census ACS
Median income
$80,391
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
207
98,640 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- BENNINGTON SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 599 students
- PINE CREEK ELEMENTARYElementary · 556 students
- ANCHOR POINTE ELEMENTARYElementary · 544 students
- HERITAGE ELEMENTARYElementary · 436 students
- BENNINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 431 students
- STRATFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 379 students
Other schools in BENNINGTON
- WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,573 students
- BENNINGTON SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 599 students
- PINE CREEK ELEMENTARYElementary · 556 students
- ANCHOR POINTE ELEMENTARYElementary · 544 students
- HERITAGE ELEMENTARYElementary · 436 students
- BENNINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 431 students
Other Bennington High schools
One other US public school is named Bennington High. BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is the largest of the 2.
- Bennington High SchoolBennington, OK · 88 students
Nearby schools
- BENNINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 431
- BENNINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.9 mi · 368
- BENNINGTON SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL1.1 mi · 599
- STRATFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.5 mi · 379
- HERITAGE ELEMENTARY1.7 mi · 436
- PINE CREEK ELEMENTARY2.5 mi · 556
Frequently asked questions
About BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL?
BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,068 students in grades 09-12.
Is BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 15.4:1 students per teacher at BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.
How diverse is BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL?
BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 84% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL in?
BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is part of BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.