Amherst High School

Amherst High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
100 N Sycamore St,  Amherst, NE
Amherst Public Schools
3.8
1.0
167 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Roger Thomsen
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
21
Reading
22
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
372:1

Student Diversity

Male
58.2%
Female
41.8%
White
93.5%
Hispanic
5.3%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nebraska at Kearney 26 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 22 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 12 Students
Wayne State College 11 Students
University of Wyoming 6 Students
Creighton University 6 Students
Northeast Community College 6 Students
Kansas State University 5 Students
South Dakota State University 5 Students
Colorado State University 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 5 Students
Elementary Education 4 Students
Physical Therapy 4 Students
Business 3 Students
Finance 3 Students
Pre-Law Studies 3 Students
Accounting 3 Students
Construction Management 3 Students
Agriculture 2 Students
Athletic Training 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 10 Reviews
2.0 Sophomore
11/1/2021
do not associate with this school whatsoever. i've been a student here for 11 years, and all i've learned is that the teachers only care about their paycheck—not the students. they do not teach in effective ways, leaving the majority of students failing or scoring badly on tests. the teachers here do not care about you. they either treat you like a 3-year-old and make you feel stupid, or are just blatantly rude and humiliate you in front of the entire class for no good reason. they all pick favorites as well, and will openly lie to you to get their way. the science teacher also flirts with all the boys. once i leave this godforsaken school, i'm never thinking about it anymore than i have to for the rest of my life. the staff needs to be put in their place; students are treated awfully.
3.0 NicheUser
2/27/2016
Amherst is a very small and safe school, so we do not need to have police there frequently. However, the doors are locked for the safety of the students, and students are rarely left unattended.
3.0 NicheUser
1/28/2016
There are not many after school opportunities.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 other
3/5/2008

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Amherst High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Amherst, NE and is served by the Amherst Public Schools in Nebraska. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 167 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Amherst High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Amherst Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Amherst has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Amherst High School.

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