Kearney High School is a public high school in Kearney, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney Public Schools district. It is one of two high schools in Kearney.
Serving 1,663 students in grades 9-12, Kearney 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 53% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kearney Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire Kearney school district, encompassing approximately 208.7 square miles in Kearney, NE. The typical drive to the school is 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.8 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 22.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kearney High School's student population of 1,663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,663 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1879
School Calendar
School Motto
Better Together
School Rankings
Kearney 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 Kearney High School is 0.35, 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
#554 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Bearcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearney High School's ranking?
Kearney High School is ranked #554 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearney High School?
The graduation rate of Kearney High School is 94%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Kearney High School?
1,663 students attend Kearney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kearney High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kearney High School?
Kearney High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kearney High School offer ?
Kearney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kearney High School part of?
Kearney High School is part of Kearney School District.
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