NEHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL — School Profile & District Info
High|KEARNEY, Nebraska|KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
KEARNEY, NE 68845
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,654
Student:Teacher
18.2:1
Locale
Town
District
KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLSEcon. Disadvantaged
37.8%
Phone
(308)698-8060School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
47%
44th percentile in NE
Math Proficiency
49%
49th percentile in NE
Graduation Rate
90%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
10 courses offered
124 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
576 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
1,101 test takers
Athletics
19 sports, 19 teams
973 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1
Worse than average in NETechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,461
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
94.1
100% fully certified
Counselors
4
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,473
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,966
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$13,982
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 8%State 24%Local 68%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$293,273
+6.2% 1yr+36.9% 5yr
Kearney, NE metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.7%
Below 150% poverty line
2.8%
Unemployment rate
7.2%
Uninsured residents
7.3%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,065
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
953
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
58%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
254 (27%)
Specific Learning Disability
220 (23%)
Other Health Impairment
170 (18%)
Autism
130 (14%)
Intellectual Disability
51 (5%)
Emotional Disturbance
50 (5%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,663
Current enrollment
Stable(+4% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL
KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 1,654 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in KEARNEY, NE.
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