- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gretna, NE
Gretna High School
Federal NCES profile for Gretna High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317122001035
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gretna High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gretna High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gretna, NE.
School address
District: Gretna Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317122001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-605 students YoY
Gretna High School shrank from 1,729 students in 2022-23 to 1,124 in 2023-24 (-35.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 98.6 → 69.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-605 students YoY 317122001035 · Gretna, NE High · MID · TRAD
955 enr · 9.7:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Aspen Creek Middle School (863 students)
Gretna High School shrank from 1,729 students in 2022-23 to 1,124 in 2023-24 (-35.0%). Teacher FTE lost 98.6 → 69.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Gretna High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gretna High School
955 students
- Aspen Creek Mi
Aspen Creek Middle School
863 students
- Gretna Middle
Gretna Middle School
784 students
- Squire John Th
Squire John Thomas Elementary
499 students
- Harvest Hills
Harvest Hills Elementary School
489 students
- Whitetail Cree
Whitetail Creek Elementary
481 students
What this shows Gretna High School reports 955 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gretna High School compares
Gretna High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 74% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 955 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
955
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 20% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Gretna High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gretna Public Schools reports $11,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gretna High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gretna Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Squire John Thomas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harvest Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitetail Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gretna High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~955 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gretna High School
How many students attend Gretna High School?
Gretna High School has 955 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gretna, NE. CCD year-over-year: 1,729 (2022-23) → 1,124 (2023-24), down 605.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gretna High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gretna High School is 9.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gretna High School?
7.9% of students at Gretna High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gretna High School?
The largest demographic group at Gretna High School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Gretna, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gretna High School?
Gretna High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gretna High School rank among public schools in Gretna?
By Resource Investment Index, Gretna High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gretna, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gretna on the city page.
What other schools are in Gretna Public Schools?
Besides Gretna High School, Gretna Public Schools also operates Aspen Creek Middle School (863 students), Gretna Middle School (784 students), and Squire John Thomas Elementary (499 students). See the Gretna Public Schools district page for the complete list.