DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

89 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Dorchester High School is a small, public rural school located in Dorchester, Nebraska. As part of Dorchester Public Schools, the institution serves a close-knit community, providing K-12 education with a focus on personalized attention and a supportive environment typical of smaller school districts. Because of its size, the school emphasizes strong relationships between students and faculty, fostering an environment where students have access to individualized guidance and a variety of extracurricular activities.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Dorchester community, often serving as a focal point for town events and spirit. Despite its limited student population, Dorchester High School strives to offer a well-rounded academic curriculum and sports programs that encourage participation and character development. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school aims to prepare its graduates for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly.

Total Students

9.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	35
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
51 (57.3%)
Hispanic
35 (39.3%)
Two or More
2 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (1.1%)

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:	DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL
Phone:	(402)946-2781
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 18

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 15