BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

16610 BENNINGTON ROAD
BENNINGTON, NE 68007

1,068 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bennington Secondary School, located at 16610 Bennington Road in Bennington, Nebraska, serves as a cornerstone of the growing Bennington Public Schools district. Situated in a rapidly developing suburban community northwest of Omaha, the school reflects the district’s commitment to academic excellence, student character development, and preparing graduates for post-secondary success. It functions as a hub for the local community, emphasizing a balance between rigorous classroom instruction and a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and student-led organizations.

As the district has experienced significant population growth, the school has worked to maintain a supportive environment that prioritizes personalized learning and student engagement. The facility is designed to meet the evolving needs of its student body, fostering a culture of school spirit and community pride. By integrating modern educational practices with a strong foundation in core subjects, Bennington Secondary School aims to equip its students with the skills and mindset necessary to excel in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

1,068

Total Students

69.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	893
Hispanic	44
Black	48
Asian	35
Two or More	46
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
893 (83.6%)
Black
48 (4.5%)
Two or More
46 (4.3%)
Hispanic
44 (4.1%)
Asian
35 (3.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)238-2447
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,068
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 9 301

Grade 10 266

Grade 11 255

Grade 12 246