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How many students attend Kearney High School?
1650
Who is the current president of the Kearney Public Schools Board of Education?
Paul Hazard
Where can you find many local businesses in Kearney, including Buffalo Records, Kitt’s Kitchen and Coffee, and Home Within?
The Bricks
What is one of D2 University's main focuses in Kearney, Nebraska?
UNK
What helped put Kearney on the map in the late 1800s, bringing population and economic growth that led to the city’s first school in 1872?
The Railroad
How many faculty members are at Kearney High School?
105
What is the partnership Kearney High School offers to provide students with a community member for weekly leadership and support?
TeamMates Mentoring Program
What is the local newspaper, founded in 1888, named?
Kearney Hub
Though surrounded by cornfields, what type of land is Kearney classified as according to the U.S. Census Bureau?
Urban
On November 7, 1923, students voted to make what animal the school's official mascot?
The Bearcat
How many families send their kid/kids to Kearney High School?
Roughly 1200
Who is the superintendent of Kearney Public Schools?
Jason Mundorf
What is the top-rated hospital in Kearney, Nebraska?
CHI Health Good Samaritan
What is the approximate population of Kearney, Nebraska?
35,000
Longfellow High School served as the district's main school from 1890 until 1960. What school replaced it?
Kearney High School
How many people are in the average class?
18-25
What is the joint operation between Kearney Public Schools and UNK that coordinates home-to-college transitions to ensure local teaching talent stays in the community?
Kearney Education Collaborative
Who is the current mayor of Kearney?
Jonathan Nikklia
What is approximately the median household income?
$69,724
In 1978, Kearney converted its traditional 7th-9th grade junior highs into what grade span?
6th-8th grade
Who is the principal at Kearney High School?
Amber Lewis
What is the organization that raises donations that go towards scholarships for graduates from Kearney High School as well as grants for teachers at Kearney High School?
Kearney Public Schools Foundation
Who hires the most people locally and nationally in Kearney, Nebraska?
The Buckle
How much is Kearney’s local tax?
1.5%
Kearney residents approved a $75 million project in 2013. In what year did it lead to another change in school buildings?
2016