Is Gretna High School a good school?

Gretna High School ranks 66 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gretna High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,729 students attended Gretna High School.

What is the racial makeup of Gretna High School?

Students at Gretna High School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Gretna High School?

Gretna High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Gretna Elementary School Elementary : Palisades Elementary School Elementary : Squire John Thomas Elementary Elementary : Whitetail Creek Elementary Middle : Gretna Middle School

Gretna High School

Summary:

Gretna High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Gretna, Nebraska, with a student population of 1,729 and a predominantly white student body. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Nebraska, with strong academic performance and a focus on supporting diverse student populations.

Gretna High School's academic excellence is evident in its consistent top-50 statewide ranking and its students' outstanding performance on ACT assessments, where they outperform the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. The school's per-student spending of $12,138 is higher than the state average, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.5 may contribute to the individualized attention and support students receive. Compared to nearby schools like Elkhorn South High School and Millard North High School, Gretna High School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance.

While Gretna High School has a predominantly white student population, the school has seen a gradual increase in the percentage of Hispanic and multi-racial students in recent years. This diversity may present both opportunities and challenges in terms of meeting the needs of all students. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggests a relatively affluent student population, which may contribute to the school's academic success but also raises questions about equity and access for students from lower-income backgrounds. As Gretna High School continues to evolve, it will be important to maintain a focus on equity, inclusivity, and continuous improvement to ensure that all students have the opportunity to thrive.

Detail:

Public 9-12

11335 S 204th Street
Gretna, NE 68028

(402) 332-3936

District: Gretna Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,138

Feeder schools for Gretna High School:

Elementary:	Gretna Elementary School
	Palisades Elementary School
	Squire John Thomas Elementary
	Whitetail Creek Elementary
Middle:	Gretna Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 1,729

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gretna High School ranks better than 69.3% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gretna High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), Hispanic (6.2%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gretna High School is 17.5. (See more...)

Compare Gretna High School employs 98.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gretna High School is $12,138.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gretna High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gretna High School 66^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Gretna High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Gretna Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gretna Public Schools 16^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gretna High School

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Rank History for all students at Gretna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	63.16	81^st	249	67.5%
2007	73.49	34^th	247	86.2%
2008	73.44	38^th	252	84.9%
2009	71.85	59^th	251	76.5%
2010	68.99	59^th	249	76.3%
2011	78.85	32^nd	252	87.3%
2012	68.20	64^th	245	73.9%
2013	80.76	28^th	247	88.7%
2014	71.74	65^th	247	73.7%
2015	83.59	17^th	242	93.0%
2016	67.78	74^th	246	69.9%
2017	89.67	15^th	219	93.2%
2018	85.07	22^nd	219	90.0%
2019	78.22	38^th	217	82.5%
2021	76.70	43^rd	209	79.4%
2022	86.95	16^th	202	92.1%
2023	68.18	66^th	215	69.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gretna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	94.45	2^nd	15	86.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gretna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	85.53	1^st	10	90.0%
2019	92.05	1^st	13	92.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gretna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	37.02	44^th	79	44.3%
2019	67.97	18^th	82	78.0%
2021	58.23	24^th	83	71.1%
2022	72.31	15^th	74	79.7%
2023	75.45	20^th	89	77.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Gretna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	90.36	9^th	144	93.8%
2019	77.36	25^th	142	82.4%
2021	55.89	62^nd	138	55.1%
2022	79.79	17^th	132	87.1%
2023	61.73	50^th	136	63.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Gretna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	66.36	43^rd	138	68.8%
2019	74.22	35^th	140	75.0%
2021	84.73	17^th	130	86.9%
2022	82.67	24^th	135	82.2%
2023	68.15	48^th	135	64.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gretna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	89.89	2^nd	41	95.1%

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Rank History for White students at Gretna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	84.82	21^st	205	89.8%
2019	74.74	42^nd	207	79.7%
2021	71.33	45^th	200	77.5%
2022	84.55	20^th	196	89.8%
2023	64.39	70^th	206	66.0%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gretna High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	407	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
1989	407	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1990	422	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
1991	430	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
1992	437	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1993	452	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1994	318	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1995	358	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
1996	358	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
1997	374	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1998	395	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
1999	412	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	420
2000	434	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
2001	451	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
2002	502	0	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	511
2003	502	0	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	511
2004	532	0	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
2005	580	0	12	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	598
2006	601	1	12	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	620
2007	644	0	14	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	663
2008	654	2	10	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	674
2009	684	4	10	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	709
2010	693	4	9	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	718
2011	693	3	9	22	5	1	8	0	741
2012	722	4	6	22	7	1	9	0	771
2013	750	6	8	16	4	1	10	0	795
2014	795	7	11	18	5	0	13	0	849
2015	872	8	10	27	5	0	11	0	933
2016	944	12	9	28	3	0	7	0	1003
2017	1047	12	14	39	7	0	9	0	1128
2018	1154	18	12	51	7	0	16	0	1258
2019	1246	15	12	52	8	0	23	0	1356
2020	1323	22	13	57	8	0	22	0	1445
2021	1408	27	12	65	7	1	24	0	1544
2022	1469	18	16	77	6	1	29	0	1616
2023	1546	24	19	108	7	0	25	0	1729

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gretna High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	409	29.1	14.0	6.4
1989	407	29.1	13.9	6.6
1990	424	28.7	14.7	7.5
1991	432	28.8	15.0	7.2
1992	438	29.3	14.9	7.8
1993	453	28.9	15.7	9.5
1994	321	21.7	14.8	8.1
1995	363	22.9	15.9	6.3
1996	363	22.9	15.9	6.3
1997	379	23.9	15.9	3.7
1998	400	25.2	15.9	4
1999	420	29.4	14.3	6
2000	442	30.1	14.7	5
2001	458	32.1	14.3	5.9
2002	511	33.4	15.3	5.7
2003	511	33.4	15.3	5.7
2004	544	35.5	15.3	6.1
2005	598	37.3	16.0	3.8
2006	620	38.8	16.0	5.5
2007	663	41.3	16.1	7.7
2008	674	43.8	15.4	7.3
2009	709	44.8	15.8	6.3
2010	718	46.7	15.3	6.3
2011	741	48.0	15.4	8.9
2012	771	50.0	15.4	7.9
2013	795	52.0	15.2	9.6
2014	849	55.0	15.4	9.8
2015	933	61.0	15.2	10.9
2016	1003	66.0	15.1	8.4
2017	1128	70.4	16.0	8.4
2018	1258	77.9	16.1	10.8
2019	1356	78.3	17.3	10.3
2020	1445	85.2	16.9	10.6
2021	1544	85.7	18.0	11
2022	1616	91.0	17.7	7.4
2023	1729	98.6	17.5	10.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gretna High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	409	29.1	14.0	6.4
1989	407	29.1	13.9	6.6
1990	424	28.7	14.7	7.5
1991	432	28.8	15.0	7.2
1992	438	29.3	14.9	7.8
1993	453	28.9	15.7	9.5
1994	321	21.7	14.8	8.1
1995	363	22.9	15.9	6.3
1996	363	22.9	15.9	6.3
1997	379	23.9	15.9	3.7
1998	400	25.2	15.9	4
1999	420	29.4	14.3	6
2000	442	30.1	14.7	5
2001	458	32.1	14.3	5.9
2002	511	33.4	15.3	5.7
2003	511	33.4	15.3	5.7
2004	544	35.5	15.3	6.1
2005	598	37.3	16.0	3.8
2006	620	38.8	16.0	5.5
2007	663	41.3	16.1	7.7
2008	674	43.8	15.4	7.3
2009	709	44.8	15.8	6.3
2010	718	46.7	15.3	6.3
2011	741	48.0	15.4	8.9
2012	771	50.0	15.4	7.9
2013	795	52.0	15.2	9.6
2014	849	55.0	15.4	9.8
2015	933	61.0	15.2	10.9
2016	1003	66.0	15.1	8.4
2017	1128	70.4	16.0	8.4
2018	1258	77.9	16.1	10.8
2019	1356	78.3	17.3	10.3
2020	1445	85.2	16.9	10.6
2021	1544	85.7	18.0	11
2022	1616	91.0	17.7	7.4
2023	1729	98.6	17.5	10.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gretna High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$29 (0.3%)	$9,236 (87.3%)	$10,574
2020	$181 (1.7%)	$9,208 (86.8%)	$10,613
2021	$587 (5.3%)	$9,293 (83.8%)	$11,088
2022	$555 (4.7%)	$9,722 (83.0%)	$11,710
2023	$39 (0.3%)	$10,649 (87.7%)	$12,138

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gretna High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 66^th of 215 High schools	13.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Gretna High School)	50	35.6	14.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Gretna Public Schools)	50	35.6	14.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gretna High School)	44.6	39.2	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gretna Public Schools)	44.6	39.2	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Gretna High School)	43.4	44.1	0.7%
11th Grade Science (Gretna Public Schools)	43.4	44.1	0.7%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1356	1729	27.5%
African American	15	24	60%
American Indian	8	7	12.5%
Asian	12	19	58.3%
Hispanic	52	108	107.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1246	1546	24.1%
Two or More Races	23	25	8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.3%	10.6%	0.3%

Schools Near Gretna High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gretna High School	Public	9-12	11335 S 204th Street	Gretna	68028	Sarpy County	Gretna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 332-3936	1,729	99	17.5	10.6%	1,546 (89.4%)	24 (1.4%)	108 (6.2%)	19 (1.1%)	7 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (1.4%)	68.2	66^th of 215 public high schools	69.3%		87	16^th of 202 public high schools	92.1%	50	35.6	39.2	44.1	$12,138	$39	$10,649
Keith Lutz Horizon High School	Public	9-12	5300 George B Lake Parkway	Omaha	68022	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-8468	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Millard West High School	Public	9-12	5710 S 176 Ave	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-6000	2,309	132	17.4	13.6%	1,912 (82.8%)	44 (1.9%)	160 (6.9%)	86 (3.7%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	101 (4.4%)	86.1	24^th of 215 public high schools	88.8%		86.5	17^th of 202 public high schools	91.6%	7	55.5	45.4	41.8	$11,952	$371	$10,201
Millard South High School	Public	9-12	14905 Q St	Omaha	68137	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-8268	2,607	156	16.7	36.1%	1,738 (66.7%)	163 (6.3%)	458 (17.6%)	57 (2.2%)	16 (0.6%)	12 (0.5%)	163 (6.3%)	56.7	94^th of 215 public high schools	56.3%		55.5	89^th of 202 public high schools	55.9%	5	39.4	31.8	32.8	$12,343	$389	$10,737
Elkhorn South High School	Public	9-12	20303 Blue Sage Parkway	Omaha	68130	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-0616	1,428	88	16.1	5.2%	1,243 (87.0%)	20 (1.4%)	49 (3.4%)	69 (4.8%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	41 (2.9%)	98.7	1^st of 215 public high schools	99.5%		99.6	1^st of 202 public high schools	99.5%		69.0	62.1	59.3	$11,687	$137	$9,956
Young Adult Program	Public	12	12820 N Street	Omaha	68137	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-6330	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Papillion La Vista South High School	Public	9-12	10799 Hwy 370	Papillion	68046	Sarpy County	Papillion La Vista Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 829-4600	1,965	120	16.4	19.9%	1,584 (80.6%)	93 (4.7%)	147 (7.5%)	31 (1.6%)	9 (0.5%)	6 (0.3%)	95 (4.8%)	75.1	44^th of 215 public high schools	79.5%		70.9	48^th of 202 public high schools	76.2%	4	48.0	46.6	32.9	$13,444	$223	$11,257
Platteview Senior High School	Public	9-12	14801 S 108th St	Springfield	68059	Sarpy County	Springfield Platteview Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 339-3606	388	35	11.0	17.0%	359 (92.5%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.4%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	75.9	42^nd of 215 public high schools	80.5%		53.1	94^th of 202 public high schools	53.5%	52	50.5	41.8	35.0	$21,255	$299	$17,954
Patrick J Thomas Juvenile Center	Public	7-12	9701 Portal Road	La Vista	68128	Sarpy County	Patrick J Thomas Juvenile Justice Center	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 537-7036	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Millard North High School	Public	9-12	1010 S 144th St	Omaha	68154	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-1365	2,573	147	17.5	21.5%	1,816 (70.6%)	109 (4.2%)	225 (8.7%)	297 (11.5%)	6 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	115 (4.5%)	89.4	13^th of 215 public high schools	94.0%		87.5	15^th of 202 public high schools	92.6%	2	57.1	45.4	47.3	$11,400	$362	$9,841

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