HARTINGTON NEWCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

HARTINGTON NEWCASTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
501 S BROADWAY
HARTINGTON, NE 68739
170 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Hartington-Newcastle High School, located in Hartington, Nebraska, serves as the educational hub for the local community, operating as part of the Hartington-Newcastle Public School district. The school is known for its commitment to small-town values and a personalized learning environment. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, the institution aims to provide students with a well-rounded education that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and career-focused programming.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Cedar County community, emphasizing character development and community service alongside traditional academics. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success—whether in higher education or the workforce—Hartington-Newcastle leverages its intimate setting to ensure that each student receives individual attention from faculty and staff. Through its various academic and social initiatives, the school strives to cultivate resilient, responsible, and engaged citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to the broader world.
170
Total Students
19.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    159 (93.5%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.7%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.8%)
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: HARTINGTON NEWCASTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)254-3947
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 36
Grade 8 29
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 32
Grade 11 27
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
WYNOT HIGH SCHOOL
WYNOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 56 Students
709 ST JAMES AVE
WYNOT, NE 68792 (10.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th