SOUTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
610 PLUM ST
BIG SPRINGS, NE 69122
108 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
South Platte High School, located in the small community of Big Springs, Nebraska, serves as a central hub for secondary education in Deuel County. As a rural public institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, offering a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages both intellectual growth and character development.

Beyond academics, South Platte High School emphasizes the importance of extracurricular engagement, providing students with opportunities to participate in athletics, student organizations, and community-focused activities. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Big Springs area, the school works to prepare its graduates for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. It remains a focal point for local spirit and academic achievement in western Nebraska.
108
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    86 (79.6%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (16.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.9%)
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: SOUTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)889-3622
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 16
Grade 8 23
Grade 9 18
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio