Conestoga Junior/Senior High School

Conestoga Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
8404 42nd St,  Murray, NE
Conestoga Public Schools
3.7
3.5
325 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Friedli
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
300:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.4%
Female
44.6%
White
90.8%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nebraska at Omaha 55 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 52 Students
Wayne State College 27 Students
Peru State College 17 Students
Nebraska Wesleyan University 15 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 14 Students
University of Nebraska at Kearney 14 Students
Midland University 14 Students
Creighton University 13 Students
Kansas State University 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 11 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Biology 10 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Marketing 6 Students
Political Science and Government 5 Students
Graphic Design 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Architecture 4 Students
Business Analytics 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 33 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
1/18/2019
Conestoga is a very welcoming environment. You can participate in as much as your heart desires. Teachers here are very involved and helpful with students. Being that it's a smaller school, it really does feel like the people their are a second family.
4.0 NicheUser
9/3/2016
there is many classes from drama class to wood shop. The teachers are all super nice and they treat you with the up most respect
4.0 NicheUser
9/3/2016
There are a lot of after school activities and things that kids can do to be more involved. All the clubs and sports take a lot of commitment
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
3.0 parent
2/18/2024
About the school: Conestoga Jr/Sr HS is comprised of students from 4 nearby communities, including Murray, Nehawka, Union, and Beaver Lake. The communities of Murray, Nehawka, and Union are most comprised of lower to middle-class income families where as those come from the Beaver Lake community are...
1.0 student
3/7/2016
Jocks run this school, teacher ignore drug and bullying problems. The summer school trips are one big party, where the teacher/ chaperones allow students to run wild with alcohol in Europe. A suburban party school
5.0 other
11/18/2015
Awesome school, staff and academics. I would recommend this school to everyone . My daughter has excelled ever since she has started going to Conestoga.
5.0 other
5/16/2011
This district is excellent! The agribusiness connections to at least one university and to many local agriculturalists ensure that students learn cutting edge material, experience the newest technology on the newest equipment, discuss environmental concepts (like carbon sequestration), and enjoy a g...

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Conestoga Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Murray, NE and is served by the Conestoga Public Schools in Nebraska. The school has a total enrollment of 325 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Conestoga Junior/Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Conestoga Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Murray has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Conestoga Junior/Senior High School.

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