Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School in Fort Calhoun, NE

At a glance

Reported students

382

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Nebraska high enrollment

82nd percentile

Compared with 319 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

421

Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School: 382 reported students.

State peer staffing position

86th percentile

14.7:1 reported; state peer median 9.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 354
Teachers (FTE): 29
Student–teacher ratio: 12.2:1

What the reported data says about Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School

Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Fort Calhoun. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Fort Calhoun Community Schs. NCES reports 382 students for 2024–25.

Among 319 high schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 130 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, above the Nebraska median of 9.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School

1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 19.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 15.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1.5
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White92.9%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Fort Calhoun Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

460 reported students

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Public schools near Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Fort Calhoun Elementary School Elementary · Fort Calhoun Community Schs	PK–06	460	0.6 mi
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch Middle · Blair Community Schools	06–08	481	7.4 mi
Ponca Elementary School Elementary · Omaha Public Schools	PK–05	138	7.5 mi
Blair High School High · Blair Community Schools	09–12	681	7.6 mi
Uta Halee Academy Program High · Uta Halee Academy Program	07–12	0	7.9 mi
Nova Alternative School High · Nova Alternative School	05–12	0	9 mi

Frequently asked questions about Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School

What grades does Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School serve?

Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fort Calhoun Community Schs.

How many students attend Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School?

Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School reported 382 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 319 Nebraska high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 354 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 382 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 9.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Fort Calhoun Community Schs attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

15.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School in?

Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School is part of Fort Calhoun Community Schs, based in Fort Calhoun, NE, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fort Calhoun Elementary School (0.6 mi), Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch (7.4 mi), Ponca Elementary School (7.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.