Norfolk Senior High School

Norfolk Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
801 Riverside Blvd,  Norfolk, NE
Norfolk Public Schools
3.8
3.0
1,359 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Derek Ippensen
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.1%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
46.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
321:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
63.2%
Hispanic
28%
Two or more races
4%
Native American
2.5%
Black
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
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 - Lincoln 230 Students
Wayne State College 187 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 185 Students
Northeast Community College 183 Students
University of South Dakota 93 Students
University of Nebraska at Kearney 86 Students
Creighton University 62 Students
Colorado State University 51 Students
Nebraska Wesleyan University 39 Students
Midland University 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 65 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Psychology 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Elementary Education 29 Students
Biology 25 Students
Education 18 Students
Accounting 18 Students
Physical Therapy 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 194 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/13/2025
My experience with Norfolk Senior High has been the best. I have learned so much and I feel like it has prepared me for college. The advisors helped me prepare on my path to college and what I wanted to do. There was also a college club that they had and that really helped me. In that club it helped me decide what college to go to and how much it would cost. The club also told us about scholarship opportunities that are available and which ones we can do or at least try. They also gave us a site on where we can look for more scholarships when we need to.
3.0 Junior
10/6/2024
At Norfolk senior high all I can say is, the students there are horrible and I fear what they will be like in the future. Otherwise the staff is pretty nice.
4.0 Junior
3/18/2024
The fine arts department here is good. We have three levels of choir, two levels of band, two levels of orchestra, and three seasons of theater, as well as three different theater classes. There are also music theory and appreciation classes. The teachers here are nice and try their hardest to help students do well in class. The staff is friendly, the guidance counselors help in any way they can, same with the office staff.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/3/2022
Out of the 4 high schools I've attended in Nebraska throughout my life, this place made me NOT want to come to school. Your experience might be or might have been different depending who *you* are...
5.0 student
7/8/2007

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Norfolk Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Norfolk, NE, in the Norfolk neighborhood, and is served by the Norfolk Public Schools in Nebraska. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,359 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Norfolk Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 91%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $276,110. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eastern Learning Center, Keystone Christian Academy, Norfolk Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Norfolk has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Norfolk Senior High School.

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