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
170 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Roger Thomsen
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
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
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
23
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
5
Student Progress
10
College Readiness
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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%
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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 23 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 12 Students
Wayne State College 10 Students
Creighton University 7 Students
Kansas State University 6 Students
University of Wyoming 6 Students
South Dakota State University 5 Students
Southeast Community College 5 Students
Bryan College of Health Sciences 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 7 Students
Elementary Education 4 Students
Business 3 Students
Psychology 3 Students
Finance 3 Students
Accounting 3 Students
Physical Therapy 3 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 3 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 3 Students
Occupational Therapy 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 10 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
2/27/2016
Students have many oportunities with athletics and extracurricular activities. Amherst has cheerleaders that have represented our school in the Disney world parade, one of which I am. We have had students compete in national contest, like FBLA and FFA.
4.0 NicheUser
1/28/2016
Being in a small town everyone knows everyone
4.0 NicheUser
1/28/2016
The teachers here will give you help if you ask for it. A couple of them even put you into a college classroom feel and you are to make sure you get done what you need to get done. They will explain things in a more simpler way if needed.
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GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 other
3/5/2008
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