Gretna High School

11335 S 204th Street
Gretna, NE 68028
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Gretna High School serves 1,616 students in grades 9-12.
Gretna High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 98% (Top 1% in NE)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gretna High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Gretna High School's student population of 1,616 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,616 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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School Rankings

Gretna High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gretna High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
91%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.17
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Graduation Rate
98%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gretna High School's ranking?
Gretna High School is ranked #133 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gretna High School?
The graduation rate of Gretna High School is 98%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gretna High School?
1,616 students attend Gretna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gretna High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gretna High School?
Gretna High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gretna High School offer ?
Gretna High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gretna High School part of?
Gretna High School is part of Gretna Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 98% (Top 1%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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