ALMA HIGH SCHOOL

ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
515 JEWELL ST
ALMA, NE 68920
190 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Alma High School, located at 515 Jewell Street in Alma, Nebraska, serves as the central secondary education hub for the local community. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education or entering the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators can provide personalized attention to help students navigate their academic and personal development.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Alma High School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations. These programs are integral to the school’s culture, promoting teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. By balancing rigorous educational standards with community engagement, Alma High School remains a cornerstone of Harlan County, committed to the growth and achievement of its student body.
190
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    181 (95.3%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.6%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
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: ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)928-2131
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 190
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 54
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 7 34
Grade 8 32
Grade 9 34
Grade 10 36
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 26
Gender Ratio