Serving 2,696 students in grades 9-12, Grand Island Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand Island Senior High School serves a central area in Grand Island, NE, covering approximately 26.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Island Senior High School's student population of 2,696 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 151 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,696 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Grand Island Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Island Senior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#853 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
62%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
29%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
82%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Island Senior High School's ranking?
Grand Island Senior High School is ranked #853 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Grand Island Senior High School often compared to?
Grand Island Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Island Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Island Senior High School is 82%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Grand Island Senior High School?
2,696 students attend Grand Island Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Grand Island Senior High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Island Senior High School?
Grand Island Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grand Island Senior High School offer ?
Grand Island Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Island Senior High School part of?
Grand Island Senior High School is part of Grand Island School District.
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