Pender High School

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Pender High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
609 Whitney St,  Pender, NE
Pender Public Schools
3.6
3.0
191 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eric Miller
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
76%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
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
55.5%
Female
44.5%
White
87.4%
Hispanic
6.3%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native American
2.1%
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.
Wayne State College 33 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 32 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 21 Students
South Dakota State University 10 Students
Northeast Community College 9 Students
University of Iowa 8 Students
University of Nebraska at Kearney 8 Students
University of South Dakota 8 Students
Creighton University 8 Students
Iowa State University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Education 7 Students
Business 5 Students
Elementary Education 4 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Biology 3 Students
Physical Therapy 3 Students
Cosmetology 3 Students
Special Education and Teaching 3 Students
Accounting 2 Students
Agricultural Engineering 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 15 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
12/16/2024
It's a very nice school and many teachers put effort into their students. There are different tutoring programs and it is a back-to-back blue ribbon school. Many awards have been given to our school.
5.0 Alum
3/26/2019
Pender High School was always very friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout my high school career. The school has great technology and the teachers are very calm and prioritize you.
4.0 Niche User
9/26/2016
The teachers at Pender Public Schools are very hardworking and outgoing. They all go over and beyond to get students on track. Every teacher will go out of their way to get a student on the right track. The teachers at Pender Public Schools get to know you personally and they are very friendly. They grade on their own time and usually keep up with it very well.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 191 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 76% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Pender High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, 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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