PALMER JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH

PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
202 COMMERCIAL ST
PALMER, NE 68864
129 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Palmer Junior-Senior High School, located in Palmer, Nebraska, is a small, community-focused educational institution serving students in grades 7–12. As part of the Palmer Public School district, the school emphasizes a tight-knit learning environment where the smaller student body allows for personalized attention and strong relationships between faculty and students. The school plays a central role in the village of Palmer, fostering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes academic growth, extracurricular participation, and community involvement.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. In addition to traditional core subjects, Palmer Junior-Senior High typically provides various elective opportunities and extracurricular activities, such as athletics and clubs, which are vital to the school’s culture. By maintaining a focus on individual student success and small-town values, the institution aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to navigate life beyond their rural Nebraska roots.
129
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    118 (91.5%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (7.0%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.6%)
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: PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)894-3065
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 28
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 31
Grade 8 20
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 25
Grade 11 22
Grade 12 15
Gender Ratio