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GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
23
Schools
9,990
Students
$13,910
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
43.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
83.0%
Graduation Rate
-3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 9,990 students across 23 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,910 is near the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 58/100.

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All Schools (23)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BARR MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08718
WALNUT MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08853
WESTRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08599
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CAREER PATHWAYS INSTITUTE11–120
GRAND ISLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–122,650
INDRA HOUSE09–120
SUCCESS ACADEMY06–120
WYANDOTTE LEARNING CENTER11–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY LEARNING CENTERPK–PK337
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,910Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
35%
State
48.4%
Local (property tax)
35.1%
Federal
16.5%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
9,990
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.0%
Opportunity Score58/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 23 public schools, serving a total of 9,990 students.
What is the graduation rate for GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $13,910 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
44% of students in GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 58/100. 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.