Nemaha Central High School

Nemaha Central
214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
242 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Nemaha Central High School, located in Seneca, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the USD 115 district. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school is known for its supportive environment, where faculty and staff work closely with families to cultivate a productive learning atmosphere. Through their official website at [www.usd115.org](http://www.usd115.org), Nemaha Central provides resources for students, parents, and community members, highlighting their various academic programs, athletic initiatives, and school-wide events. Ultimately, the institution functions as a community-centered facility that emphasizes character development and the achievement of individual student potential.
242
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    224 (92.6%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Nemaha Central
Phone: (785)336-3557
Website: http://www.usd115.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 76
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 50
Grade 12 47
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Centralia High
Vermillion
145 Students
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415 (8.4 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th