Excellent
#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
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Students at Gretna High School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
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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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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
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
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millard West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 2,304 | Compare → |
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%
- Phone
- (402) 332-3936
- 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
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