Enrollment
955
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317122001035
👥 S:T ratio 61
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gretna High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gretna High School
Gretna High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Gretna, Nebraska, enrolling 955 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.9% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Nebraska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 96% of state schools at 955 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gretna Public Schools spends $11,172 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Gretna Public Schools also operates Aspen Creek Middle School (863 students) and Gretna Middle School (784 students) alongside Gretna High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gretna High School compares
Gretna High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gretna Public Schools, which includes Gretna High School.
$11,172
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 30.6%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~955 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
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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.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gretna High School a good school?
Gretna High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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