At a glance
Reported students
1,009
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 319 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
485
Gretna East High School: 1,009 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 9.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Gretna East High School
Gretna East High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Omaha. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Gretna Public Schools. NCES reports 1,009 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, 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 (85.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gretna East High School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.9%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black2.4%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
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.
Other schools in Gretna Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gretna High School
High · Grades 09–12
955 reported students
Aspen Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
863 reported students
Gretna Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
784 reported students
Squire John Thomas Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
Harvest Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
489 reported students
Whitetail Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
481 reported students
Public schools near Gretna East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna High School High · Gretna Public Schools | 09–12 | 955 | 1.9 mi |
| Millard West High School High · Millard Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,344 | 3.1 mi |
| Keith Lutz Horizon High School High · Millard Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 4.1 mi |
| Millard South High School High · Millard Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,526 | 4.3 mi |
| Young Adult Program High · Millard Public Schools | 12–12 | 0 | 5.8 mi |
| Elkhorn South High School High · Elkhorn Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,434 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gretna East High School
What grades does Gretna East High School serve?
Gretna East High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Gretna Public Schools.
How many students attend Gretna East High School?
Gretna East High School reported 1,009 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 319 Nebraska high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gretna East High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 1,009 students and 68.36 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 Gretna East High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gretna East High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Gretna Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gretna East High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
6.9% 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 Gretna East High School in?
Gretna East High School is part of Gretna Public Schools, based in Gretna, NE, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gretna East High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gretna High School (1.9 mi), Millard West High School (3.1 mi), Keith Lutz Horizon High School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.