Amherst High School

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Amherst High School

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

School Details

Head of School
Roger Thomsen
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.44
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 Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
23
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
61.8%
Female
38.2%
White
94.3%
Hispanic
3.8%
Two or more races
1.3%
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 30 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 24 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 14 Students
Wayne State College 12 Students
University of Wyoming 7 Students
Creighton University 7 Students
Northeast Community College 7 Students
Concordia University, Nebraska 7 Students
South Dakota State University 6 Students
Nebraska Wesleyan University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 5 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Elementary Education 5 Students
Physical Therapy 4 Students
Finance 3 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3 Students
Accounting 3 Students
Occupational Therapy 3 Students
Construction Management 3 Students
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 10 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
2/27/2016
The teachers at Amherst are all friendly towards the students whether they have them in their class or not.
4.0 Niche User
2/27/2016
The involvement of the parents and teachers at Amherst is tremendous. They are always there to support the students for their academic and athletic achievements.
4.0 Niche User
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.
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 157 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% 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 3.44, 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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