AURORA HIGH SCHOOL

382 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Aurora High School, located at 300 M St in Aurora, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Aurora Public Schools district. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations designed to foster leadership and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Aurora High School is known for maintaining a supportive campus environment that reflects the values of its small-town Nebraska setting. The school takes pride in its "Huskie" spirit and focuses on creating a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, students, and parents. By leveraging community partnerships and modern educational resources, the school strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking and social skills necessary to excel in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

382

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AURORA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	27
Black	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
341 (89.3%)
Hispanic
27 (7.1%)
Two or More
9 (2.4%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)694-6923
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 96

Grade 10 98

Grade 11 89

Grade 12 99