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What tradition at KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL should never be changed?
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Enrollment
1,663
High
DISTRICT 833 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317239001105
KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL
2702 WEST 11TH STREET, KEARNEY, NE 68845 · (308) 698-8060 · Buffalo County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL1,663 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
18.2:1
91 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.3:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
480 students
DISTRICT 32% · 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 | 414 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 428 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 394 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 427 | 26% |
Student demographics
36%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · 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 KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL this school | 1,663 | 28.9% | N/A |
| NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL NORTH PLATTE | 1,145 | 36.7% | N/A |
| LINCOLN SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL LINCOLN | 1,848 | 35.2% | N/A |
| PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH PAPILLION | 1,867 | 28.8% | N/A |
| PLATTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL PLATTSMOUTH | 474 | 26.6% | N/A |
| BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL BLAIR | 681 | 21.7% | 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 KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Buffalo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,663 | #19 of 274 | #1 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.2:1 | #99 of 107 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.7% | #49 of 107 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 28.9% | #108 of 177 | #5 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +11.1% | #19 of 47 | N/A |
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
1,663
+65 (+4%) vs 2020
+49% since 1990-91, when it was 1,115
Student : Teacher
18.2:1
was 17.2:1
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 | 1,663 | 91.4 | 18.2:1 | 29% (480) |
| 2023-24 | 1,654 | 91.7 | 18.0:1 | 38% (625) |
| 2022-23 | 1,629 | 90.8 | 17.9:1 | 35% (573) |
| 2020-21 | 1,598 | 93 | 17.2:1 | 36% (576) |
| 2017-18 | 1,497 | 89.9 | 16.6:1 | 39% (577) |
| 2015-16 | 1,441 | 84 | 17.1:1 | 37% (530) |
| 2010-11 | 1,467 | 87 | 16.9:1 | 31% (455) |
| 2000-01 | 1,422 | 80 | 17.8:1 | 22% (310) |
| 1990-91 | 1,115 | 70 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 11% (1,497 to 1,663); teachers up 2% (89.9 to 91.4).
About KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL
Located in KEARNEY, Nebraska, KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL is a large high school. The school has 1,663 students in 2024-25 across grades 9 through 12. That compares with an average of about 391 students for high schools in Nebraska.
KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS oversees KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL and 14 other schools, with 6,066 students in total.
About 78% of the student body at KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL is White. Smaller groups are 16% Hispanic and 2% Black. County-wide, 87% of Buffalo County residents are White. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 36%.
With 91.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 18.2:1. The average for high schools in Nebraska is 10.6:1, so this school has more students per teacher. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL, 29% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
For the population of Buffalo County, median household income comes to about $75,911, roughly 34% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Buffalo County counts 28 public schools with about 8,449 students.
Among nearby public schools, KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is closest at about 1.0 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Its location is classified as Town: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased 4%. The number of students per teacher increased from 17.2 to 18.2 over 4 years.
KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL has a community page on allk12 for topics such as special education services, counseling, and support programs. You can also rate the school on this page.
Buffalo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
50,579
Census ACS
Median income
$75,911
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
8,449 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 648 students
- SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 536 students
- MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 417 students
- KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 398 students
- NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 397 students
- KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTERElementary · 332 students
Other schools in KEARNEY
- HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 648 students
- SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 536 students
- MEADOWLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 417 students
- KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 398 students
- NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 397 students
- KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTERElementary · 332 students
Other Kearney High schools
One other US public school is named Kearney High. KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL is the largest of the 2.
- KEARNEY HIGHKEARNEY, MO · 814 students
Nearby schools
- KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.0 mi · 398
- WEST KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL1.4 mi · 65
- KEARNEY EDUCATION CENTER1.7 mi · 332
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.1 mi · 284
- PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.2 mi · 257
- HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL2.3 mi · 648
Frequently asked questions
About KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL?
KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,663 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL serve?
KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 18.2:1 (91 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 78% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL in?
KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL is part of KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.