WEST KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL

(308)338-2011

65 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Kearney West High School, located at 2802 30th Ave in Kearney, Nebraska, is a specialized educational facility that operates under the umbrella of the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC) system. As an alternative school setting, it is designed to provide structured academic programming for students who are placed within the state’s juvenile justice or rehabilitation system. The school focuses on delivering a traditional curriculum tailored to meet state educational standards, while also integrating behavioral support and personalized instruction to help students stay on track toward graduation despite their unique circumstances.

The educational environment at Kearney West is uniquely focused on transition and recovery, emphasizing small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere intended to foster both academic growth and personal development. By prioritizing individualized learning plans, the school aims to help students overcome educational gaps, regain lost credits, and prepare for their eventual return to their home communities. Ultimately, Kearney West High School serves as a vital component of the students' rehabilitation process, balancing the demands of high-quality secondary education with the therapeutic goals necessary for long-term success.

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	12
Black	31
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Black
31 (47.7%)
White
16 (24.6%)
Hispanic
12 (18.5%)
American Indian
3 (4.6%)
Two or More
2 (3.1%)
Asian
1 (1.5%)

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:	WEST KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL
Phone:	(308)338-2011
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 4

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 21