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Enrollment
546
High
DISTRICT 329 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310009800999
GERING HIGH SCHOOL
1500 U ST, GERING, NE 69341 · (308) 436-3121 · Scotts Bluff County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL546 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
13.4:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.6:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
229 students
DISTRICT 46% · 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 | 131 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 135 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 128 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 152 | 28% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · 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
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like GERING HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERING HIGH SCHOOL this school | 546 | 41.9% | N/A |
| ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL ALLIANCE | 451 | 46.8% | N/A |
| NORFOLK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL NORFOLK | 1,359 | 45.2% | N/A |
| CHASE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL IMPERIAL | 208 | 43.3% | 64.5% |
| COZAD HIGH SCHOOL COZAD | 248 | 46.0% | N/A |
| LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL COLUMBUS | 344 | 32.0% | 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 GERING HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 546 | #50 of 274 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #45 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.5% | #30 of 107 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 41.9% | #49 of 177 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.6% | #27 of 53 |
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
546
-41 (-7%) vs 2020
+7% since 1990-91, when it was 510
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 14.3:1
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 | 546 | 40.8 | 13.4:1 | 42% (229) |
| 2023-24 | 566 | 39.6 | 14.3:1 | 48% (272) |
| 2022-23 | 581 | 37.6 | 15.4:1 | 45% (260) |
| 2020-21 | 587 | 41 | 14.3:1 | 42% (249) |
| 2017-18 | 604 | 44.2 | 13.7:1 | 48% (288) |
| 2015-16 | 614 | 42 | 14.6:1 | 37% (225) |
| 2010-11 | 642 | 44 | 14.6:1 | 36% (232) |
| 2000-01 | 458 | 32 | 14.3:1 | 10% (45) |
| 1990-91 | 510 | 29 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GERING HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (604 to 546); teachers down 8% (44.2 to 40.8).
About GERING HIGH SCHOOL
GERING HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high school in GERING, Nebraska. It reported 546 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. High schools in Nebraska average about 391 students, which makes this school 40% bigger than average.
The district for GERING HIGH SCHOOL is GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, with 6 schools and 1,976 students.
The largest group at GERING HIGH SCHOOL is White students, at 64%. Other students are 32% Hispanic and 3% Native American. By comparison, Scotts Bluff County residents are about 76% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 49%.
Based on 40.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, GERING HIGH SCHOOL has a ratio of 13.4:1. The average for high schools in Nebraska, 10.6:1, is lower. Income data for the school show 42% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 53% average for public schools in Scotts Bluff County, the school's rate is lower.
In the surrounding county, Scotts Bluff County, median household income comes to about $63,614, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 27% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. The county's public schools total 31, with about 6,493 students.
GERING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM sits about 0.4 miles from GERING HIGH SCHOOL. GERING HIGH SCHOOL has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes GERING HIGH SCHOOL as Town: Remote.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 546, compared with 587 in 2020-21.
The GERING HIGH SCHOOL discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Scotts Bluff County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
35,843
Census ACS
Median income
$63,614
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
31
6,493 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- GERING MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 408 students
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 319 students
- GEIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 305 students
- NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 299 students
- GERING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMElementary · 99 students
Other schools in GERING
- GERING MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 408 students
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 319 students
- GEIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 305 students
- NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 299 students
- GERING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMElementary · 99 students
- PANHANDLE BEGINNINGS DAY TREATMENTMiddle
Nearby schools
- GERING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM0.4 mi · 99
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.4 mi · 319
- NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.5 mi · 299
- GERING MIDDLE SCHOOL0.7 mi · 408
- GEIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.2 mi · 305
- ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.1 mi · 280
Frequently asked questions
About GERING HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend GERING HIGH SCHOOL?
GERING HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 546 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does GERING HIGH SCHOOL serve?
GERING HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at GERING HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at GERING HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 13.4:1 (41 FTE teachers).
How diverse is GERING HIGH SCHOOL?
GERING HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 64% White, 32% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is GERING HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
GERING HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.