Enrollment
66
High
DISTRICT 73 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SARGENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317641001574
SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL
400 N 5TH ST, SARGENT, NE 68874 · (308) 527-4119 · Custer County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL66 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.7:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.9:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
29 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 37%
Community
0
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 7 | 5 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 11 | 17% |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 21% |
| Grade 10 | 8 | 12% |
| Grade 11 | 15 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 13 | 20% |
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · 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 SARGENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Custer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 66 | #238 of 274 | #6 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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
66
-16 (-20%) vs 2020
-46% since 1990-91, when it was 123
Student : Teacher
6.7:1
was 10.3:1
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 | 66 | 9.9 | 6.7:1 | 44% (29) |
| 2023-24 | 83 | 7.9 | 10.5:1 | 42% (35) |
| 2022-23 | 93 | 8.9 | 10.5:1 | 35% (33) |
| 2020-21 | 82 | 8 | 10.3:1 | 54% (44) |
| 2017-18 | 87 | 8.9 | 9.8:1 | 46% (40) |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 9 | 9.0:1 | 46% (37) |
| 2010-11 | 79 | 9 | 8.8:1 | 42% (33) |
| 2000-01 | 114 | 10 | 11.4:1 | 47% (54) |
| 1990-91 | 123 | 12 | 10.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL.
About SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL
SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL is a small high school based in SARGENT, Nebraska. It educates 66 students in grades 7 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in Nebraska is about 391 students.
SARGENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS operates 2 schools. Combined enrollment is 146 students.
Federal enrollment data show SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL is 92% White. It is also 3% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. That is close to the 92% White share among all Custer County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 14% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school reported 9.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 6.7:1. That is 4.0 students per teacher below the 10.6:1 average for high schools in Nebraska. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 44%.
Census Bureau estimates for Custer County show that the median household income is $67,906, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL is one of 15 public schools in the county.
Nearest public school: SARGENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within ten miles are 3 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Remote.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 16 fewer students in 2024-25. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (6.7:1) than in 2020-21 (10.3:1).
Discussions about SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL may include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Custer County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
10,518
Census ACS
Median income
$67,906
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
1,845 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SARGENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- SARGENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 80 students
Nearby schools
- SARGENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.0 mi · 80
- LOUP COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL8.5 mi · 38
- LOUP COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL8.6 mi · 50
- BURWELL JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL15.7 mi · 115
- BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL15.7 mi · 152
- ARCADIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL19.7 mi · 82
Frequently asked questions
About SARGENT HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL?
SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 66 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL serve?
SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 6.7:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL?
At SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL in?
SARGENT HIGH SCHOOL is part of SARGENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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