RALSTON HIGH SCHOOL

1,024 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ralston High School, located in the suburban community of Ralston, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Ralston Public Schools district. As a mid-sized high school, it is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from a supportive academic atmosphere. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, attend a trade school, or pursue higher education at a university.

Beyond its academic offerings, Ralston High School plays a central role in the local community through its robust extracurricular programs. The school maintains a strong tradition in athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which help to instill school spirit and develop leadership skills among the student body. With a focus on inclusive excellence and community engagement, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience that reflects the values of the surrounding Ralston area.

1,024

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RALSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	457
Black	60
Asian	15
Two or More	51
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
457 (44.6%)
White
432 (42.2%)
Black
60 (5.9%)
Two or More
51 (5.0%)
Asian
15 (1.5%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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:	RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)331-7373
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,024
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	129

* 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 9 263

Grade 10 260

Grade 11 235

Grade 12 266