HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL

HERSHEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
301 S LINCOLN
HERSHEY, NE 69143
239 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Hershey High School, located at 301 S. Lincoln in Hershey, Nebraska, serves as a central educational pillar for its rural community. As part of the Hershey Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its smaller size to foster strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Hershey High School places a significant value on extracurricular involvement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizations that promote leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By integrating rigorous academic standards with meaningful student activities, the school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to both their local community and the broader world.
239
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    218 (91.2%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.7%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
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: HERSHEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)368-5573
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 52
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 45
Grade 8 37
Grade 9 37
Grade 10 40
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 42
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SUTHERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
SUTHERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 119 Students
401 WALNUT
SUTHERLAND, NE 69165 (6.5 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th