NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL

NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1220 WEST 2ND
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
1,145 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
North Platte High School, located at 1220 West 2nd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the North Platte Public Schools district. As a central pillar of the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The facility serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond its academic offerings, North Platte High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular program, which includes a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student organizations. These activities are integral to the school's culture, encouraging student engagement, leadership, and community spirit. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates capable of contributing positively to their local community and beyond.
1,145
Total Students
68.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    883 (77.1%)
  • Hispanic
    193 (16.9%)
  • Two or More
    30 (2.6%)
  • Black
    18 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    9 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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: NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)535-7105
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 68.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 357
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 63

* 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 9 270
Grade 10 304
Grade 11 283
Grade 12 288
Gender Ratio