SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL

SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
532 NORTHERN HEIGHTS
SEWARD, NE 68434
511 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Seward High School, located at 532 Northern Heights in Seward, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Seward Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school generally emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with opportunities for vocational training and elective coursework to meet the diverse interests of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Seward High School is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, fine arts ensembles, and student-led organizations, which encourage students to develop leadership skills and engage outside of traditional academics. By maintaining a focus on both character development and scholastic achievement, the school aims to support the overall growth of its students as they transition into adulthood.
511
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    472 (92.4%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (3.7%)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.5%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (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: SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)643-2988
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 9 141
Grade 10 122
Grade 11 125
Grade 12 123
Gender Ratio