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#163 of 967 schools in NE

Top 17% in state

Gretna High School

High School · Gretna Public Schools · Gretna, NE

A high school in Gretna, NE where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11717 SOUTH 216TH STREET, Gretna, NE 68028

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2022)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$11,616
Chronic Absenteeism30%

Students at Gretna High School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gretna High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average366/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$141,356

Median home value

$370,500

Median rent

$1,434/mo

College educated

54.7%

Homeownership

84.9%

Poverty rate

2.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Millard West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–124.5 mi2,304Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Gretna Public Schools

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$11,616NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gretna High School is listed in GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gretna High School

Gretna High School is a public high school in Gretna, NE, part of Gretna Public Schools, serving approximately 1,124 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gretna High School

What grades does Gretna High School serve?

Gretna High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Gretna High School?

Gretna High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,124 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gretna High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gretna High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gretna High School rank in NE?

Gretna High School ranks #163 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Gretna High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gretna High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Gretna High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gretna High School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gretna High School a charter school?

No, Gretna High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gretna High School a Title I school?

No, Gretna High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gretna High School?

14.1% of students at Gretna High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,124
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sarpy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.0%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 68028)
17,248
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
33.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68028; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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