High Schools in Pierce Public Schools


Summary:

Pierce Public Schools in Nebraska is home to one standout high school, Pierce Junior/Senior High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state. This 4-star institution serves grades 7-12 and has a strong track record of academic excellence, with test scores well above the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Pierce Junior/Senior High School boasts an impressive 87.9% graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. The school's 11th-grade students have excelled on the ACT, with 61.76% proficient or better in ELA and 69.12% in Math, compared to the statewide averages of 42.74% and 41.27%, respectively. The school's 7th and 8th-grade students have also demonstrated exceptional performance on the NSCAS tests, with ELA and Math scores surpassing the state benchmarks.

Despite serving a student population with a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 21.45%, Pierce Public Schools has allocated significant resources to support its students, with a spending per student of $19,047 and a student-teacher ratio of 13.3. These factors, combined with the school's strong academic results, suggest that Pierce Junior/Senior High School is providing a high-quality education and preparing its students for success in college and beyond.

District Detail

 201 N Sunset
Pierce, NE 68767-1816

 (402) 329-4677

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 118 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 678

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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