Kearney High School

Kearney High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Kearney, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 1,654 students. As part of the Kearney Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 115 districts in Nebraska, Kearney High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency and graduation rates.

Kearney High School's academic performance is particularly strong, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science exceeding the state averages by significant margins. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 51.28% in ELA, 57.44% in Math, and 54.87% in Science, compared to the state averages of 42.74%, 41.27%, and 47.59%, respectively. The school's graduation rates have also been consistently high, ranging from 87.9% to 93.0% in recent years, which are above the state average. Kearney High School's performance for student subgroups, such as female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, is often in the top quartile or top half of Nebraska high schools.

While Kearney High School faces some challenges, such as varying levels of chronic absenteeism, the school's overall performance and the resources it provides to its diverse student population make it a standout institution in the region. Compared to nearby schools like Pleasanton High School, Gibbon High School, and Minden High School, Kearney High School generally outperforms them in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance. The school's per-student spending has also increased over the years, reflecting the district's commitment to providing quality education to its students.