NORFOLK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
801 RIVERSIDE BLVD
NORFOLK, NE 68701
1,359 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Norfolk Senior High School, located at 801 Riverside Blvd in Norfolk, Nebraska, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the Norfolk Public Schools district. As a hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic coursework with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The facility is designed to support a diverse student body, offering programs that range from college preparatory tracks and Career and Technical Education (CTE) to various fine arts and athletic programs intended to foster well-rounded student development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Norfolk Senior High emphasizes the importance of school spirit and community engagement. The school is well-known for its active participation in regional athletics and extracurricular activities, which serve to connect the student body with the broader Norfolk area. By focusing on both student achievement and character development, the institution aims to prepare its graduates for successful transitions into higher education, the workforce, or military service, maintaining its role as a cornerstone of the Norfolk educational landscape.
1,359
Total Students
85.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    830 (61.1%)
  • Hispanic
    403 (29.7%)
  • Two or More
    71 (5.2%)
  • American Indian
    26 (1.9%)
  • Black
    22 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.5%)
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: NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)644-2529
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 85.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 475
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 139

* 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 9 328
Grade 10 350
Grade 11 324
Grade 12 357
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ALTERNATIVES FOR SUCCESS SCH
NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 0 Students
601 W CEDAR AVE
NORFOLK, NE 68701 (0.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th