For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,323 students in Grand Island, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Island, NE are Northwest High School and Grand Island Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Island, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Grand Island have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Grand Island, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwest High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Grand Island, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2710 N North Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6394
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6394
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Grand Island Senior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2124 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5950
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Pathways Institute
Alternative School
1215 Adams Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5601
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5601
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Indra House
Special Education School
2131 N Lafayette Street
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5635
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5635
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1912 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Gr: 6-12
Grand Island, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1600 North Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Gr: 6-8
Central Ne Support Service Program (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
123 S Webb Rd
Grand Island, NE 68802
(308) 385-5900
Grand Island, NE 68802
(308) 385-5900
Gr: PK-12
Grand Island Intervention And Assessment Shelter (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3230 Wildwood Dr
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-4444
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-4444
2203 E Swift Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 395-9109
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 395-9109
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Wyandotte Learning Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
315 Wyandotte St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grand Island, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Island, NE include Northwest High School and Grand Island Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grand Island?
5 public high schools are located in Grand Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Island?
Grand Island public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Grand Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grand Island include: Northwest High School vs. Grand Island Senior High School, Grand Island Senior High School vs. Northwest High School
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