BLUE HILL HIGH SCHOOL

BLUE HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
606 S SYCAMORE
BLUE HILL, NE 68930
132 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Blue Hill High School, located at 606 S. Sycamore in Blue Hill, Nebraska, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Blue Hill Public Schools district. As a small-town high school, it focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from closer relationships with faculty and staff. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while preparing students for post-secondary education or the workforce, typically emphasizing core curriculum requirements alongside various elective opportunities designed to engage students in a rural Nebraska setting.

Beyond its academic offerings, Blue Hill High School acts as a primary hub for community life and school spirit. The school participates in regional extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which play a vital role in building character and leadership skills among the student body. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with the values of a tight-knit community, the school strives to support the holistic development of its students, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute to their local area and the broader world upon graduation.
132
Total Students
16.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    123 (93.2%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.5%)
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: BLUE HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)756-3043
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 27
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 28
Grade 10 29
Grade 11 17
Grade 12 18
Gender Ratio