Pender High School

Pender High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
609 Whitney St,  Pender, NE
Pender Public Schools
3.6
3.0
184 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eric Miller
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
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
292:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
White
86.3%
Hispanic
8.2%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native American
1.6%
Asian or 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 - Lincoln 28 Students
Wayne State College 28 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 19 Students
Northeast Community College 10 Students
South Dakota State University 9 Students
Creighton University 9 Students
University of Nebraska at Kearney 8 Students
University of Iowa 7 Students
Iowa State University 7 Students
University of South Dakota 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Education 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Special Education and Teaching 4 Students
Accounting 3 Students
Elementary Education 3 Students
Physical Therapy 3 Students
Architecture 2 Students
Agricultural Teacher Education 2 Students
Agricultural Mechanics and Machinery 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 15 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
9/26/2016
This school pushes to get kids to learn and succeed. Pender Public Schools is known for the smart, athletic kids who go above and beyond for good grades. I wouldn't mind coming to this school again because its not to over-ruling nor less caring.
3.0 NicheUser
9/26/2016
Pender Public Schools is a smaller school compared to some, but it offers an average amount of extracurricular activities. NHS, Quiz-bowl, Musical, One-Acts are some of the popular extracurricular activities.
4.0 NicheUser
1/20/2014
Most foods are homemade and if we have a baked good, there is always a fruit or vegetable baked into it
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 1 Review
3.0 student
3/23/2010

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Pender High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Pender, NE and is served by the Pender Public Schools in Nebraska. The school has a total enrollment of 184 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Pender High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Guardian Angels Elementary School, Tower School, Zion Lutheran School, and more. Learn more about what Pender has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pender High School.

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