FAIRBURY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1501 9TH ST
FAIRBURY, NE 68352
370 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Fairbury Jr-Sr High School, located at 1501 9th St in Fairbury, Nebraska, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, catering to students in junior and senior high school grades. As part of the Fairbury Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive small-town environment. The school typically focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with elective opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Fairbury Jr-Sr High School emphasizes the importance of well-rounded student development through various extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and community engagement, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The facility serves as a focal point for the Fairbury area, reflecting the district's ongoing commitment to academic excellence and student success in the state of Nebraska.
370
Total Students
33.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    305 (82.4%)
  • Hispanic
    45 (12.2%)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    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: FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)729-6116
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 122
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 54

* 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 58
Grade 8 62
Grade 9 55
Grade 10 66
Grade 11 73
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio