GERING HIGH SCHOOL

546 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gering High School, located in Gering, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Gering Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the Nebraska Panhandle, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and fostering a supportive community environment. The facility provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Gering High School is a cornerstone of the local community, boasting a spirited culture centered around its athletics programs, music departments, and various student organizations. The school prides itself on maintaining a balance between traditional educational standards and modern instructional practices, often leveraging its size to ensure personalized attention for students. As a central hub for the Gering area, the high school plays a vital role in shaping the character and future opportunities of the region's youth.

546

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GERING HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	173
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	14

White
351 (64.3%)
Hispanic
173 (31.7%)
American Indian
14 (2.6%)
Two or More
4 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	GERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)436-3121
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 9 131

Grade 10 135

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 152