At a glance
Reported students
261
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska high enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 319 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
261
Mitchell Secondary School: 261 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
11:1 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
- 280
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Mitchell Secondary School
Mitchell Secondary School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Mitchell. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Mitchell Public Schools. NCES reports 261 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 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, 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 (80.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. 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 Mitchell Secondary School
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.67 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White80.8%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
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.
Other schools in Mitchell Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mitchell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
345 reported students
Tiger Cub Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
49 reported students
Public schools near Mitchell Secondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Elementary School Elementary · Mitchell Public Schools | PK–06 | 345 | 0.5 mi |
| Tiger Cub Preschool Other · Mitchell Public Schools | PK–PK | 49 | 0.5 mi |
| Morrill High School High · Morrill Public Schools | 07–12 | 122 | 5.8 mi |
| Scottsbluff Senior High School High · Scottsbluff Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,064 | 9.3 mi |
| Lifelinks-Nebraska High · Educational Service Unit 13 | 12–12 | 0 | 10 mi |
| Valts High · Educational Service Unit 13 | 10–12 | 0 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell Secondary School
What grades does Mitchell Secondary School serve?
Mitchell Secondary School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mitchell Public Schools.
How many students attend Mitchell Secondary School?
Mitchell Secondary School reported 261 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 319 Nebraska high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 280 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mitchell Secondary School?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 261 students and 23.67 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 Mitchell Secondary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mitchell Secondary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Mitchell Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mitchell Secondary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.8% 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 Mitchell Secondary School in?
Mitchell Secondary School is part of Mitchell Public Schools, based in Mitchell, NE, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mitchell Secondary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mitchell Elementary School (0.5 mi), Tiger Cub Preschool (0.5 mi), Morrill High School (5.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.