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GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
10
Schools
6,529
Students
$27,971
Per-Pupil Spend
+95% nat'l
10.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-42pp vs nat'l
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 6,529 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $27,971 is above average for a US public school district. Only 10% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 60/100.

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All Schools (10)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ASPEN CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08777
GRETNA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08728
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GRETNA HIGH SCHOOL09–121,729
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,971+95% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
61%
State
30.6%
Local (property tax)
61.4%
Federal
8.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (61%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
6,529
Students
10%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score60/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $27,971 per pupil — 95% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 10% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 10 public schools, serving a total of 6,529 students.
What is the graduation rate for GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $27,971 per pupil — 95% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
10% of students in GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 60/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.