Grand Island Senior High is the only high school in the Grand Island Public Schools system in Nebraska, United States. It has had several buildings over its history. The official mascot is the Islander, a tall man in a tropical grass skirt.
Serving 2,696 students in grades 9-12, Grand Island Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Island Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grand Island Senior High School's student population of 2,696 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 151 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,696 students
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Grand Island Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Island Senior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#853 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
62%
23%
Black
5%
7%
White
29%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Island Senior High School's ranking?
Grand Island Senior High School is ranked #853 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Grand Island Senior High School often compared to?
Grand Island Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Island Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Island Senior High School is 82%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Grand Island Senior High School?
2,696 students attend Grand Island Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Grand Island Senior High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Island Senior High School?
Grand Island Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grand Island Senior High School offer ?
Grand Island Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Island Senior High School part of?
Grand Island Senior High School is part of Grand Island School District.
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