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(developed by the Scottsbluff/Gering Chamber of Commerce & TCD) (requires Adobe Reader) (developed by the Chamber, TCD, & the City of Scottsbluff)
Scottsbluff High School
Gering High School
Mitchell High School
Mitchell Elementary School
Bayard Elementary School
Western Nebraska Community College
WNCC and CSC
Current Site of
WNCC Center For Business & Individual Training
Future Home of the John N. Harms Advanced Technology Center of Nebraska (ATC)
Crites Hall - CSC Campus Chadron, NE
University of NE Panhandle Station
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Education
ACT National College Entrance Exam
National Center for Education Statistics
Scottsbluff
Public Schools School District #32 in Scotts Bluff County covers 50 square miles and has an actual valuation of $512,046,909. This is a Class 3, Type K-5-3-4 District and is accredited "AA"by the State of Nebraska and the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Scottsbluff Public School System has four elementary schools, K-5, strategically located throughout the City: Lincoln Heights, Longfellow, Roosevelt, and Westmoor. Grades 6-8 are housed at the Bluffs Middle School and grades 9-12 are housed at the Scottsbluff High School. The maximum capacity of the public elementary schools is 1,970, with a maximum capacity of 1,200 and 1,100 at the Middle and High Schools respectively. A “Gifted Program” is in place for grades 3-12. Vocational courses offered at the high school include construction trade, general shop, automotive technology, business, vocational agriculture, consumer living, metal working, woodworking, printing, and distributive education. Advance Placement (AP) English and calculus are also offered. The Scottsbluff Public School District has a complete Student Services Department. Adult education courses are available in public schools through Western Nebraska Community College. The Scottsbluff School District offers a comprehensive program for students with special needs. The district also contracts for student services with Education Service Unit 13, the Office of Human Development, and the Panhandle Mental Health Center. There are several parochial schools in Scottsbluff and Gering, including St. Agnes Catholic School, Community Christian School, Gering Christian Academy, and a 7th Day Adventist school.
Gering
Public Schools School District #16 in Scotts Bluff County is a Class 3, Type K-6-3-3 District and is accredited by the State of Nebraska and the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Gering Public School System has three elementary schools, K-6: Geil, Lincoln, and Northfield. Grades 7-9 are housed at the Gering Jr. High School and grades 10-12 are housed at the Gering High School. The maximum capacity of the elementary schools is 1,025, with a maximum capacity of 650 and 728 at the Jr. High and High Schools respectively. High school vocational courses include business, secretarial, family & consumer sciences, drafting, woods, welding, and auto mechanics. Enrichment programs for gifted students are also available. The Gering School District has two Chapter I buildings and five special classrooms for the handicapped. The district also contracts with Educational Service Unit 13, the Office of Human Development, and the Panhandle Mental Health Center for programs for students with special needs.
Mitchell Public School District #31 is a Class 3, K-6-2-4 District and is accredited by the State of Nebraska and the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Mitchell Schools has one elementary for grades K-6 and one Jr./Sr. High School for grades 7-12. The Mitchell School District curriculum has a complete range for students from vocational to college credit course work. Mitchell School District contracts with ESU-13, Panhandle Mental Health Center and Office of Human Development for programs for students with special needs.
The Bayard School District is legally described as District #21 Morrill County, Nebraska. The District covers 184 square miles and includes properties located in Morrill, Scotts Bluff and Banner Counties. The District is a Class III school organized as a K-6 elementary and a 7-12 secondary. The District is accredited by the State of Nebraska and North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. The District’s curriculum provides a range of courses from vocational to college credit course work. The Dstrict contracts with Educational Service Unit 13 and the Office of Human Development for programs for students with special needs.
Bridgeport Public Schools services an approximate student population of 533 in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. With 42 full-time classroom teachers, the district's overall student/teacher ratio is 12.6:1. There are 2 schools associated with the agency, which is classified as being in or near a rural area (Bridgeport, NE). Bridgeport Public Schools allocates approximately $4,193 per pupil for instructional expenses.
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Elementary Teachers |
22 |
Elementary Counselors |
1 |
Middle/High School Teachers |
21 |
Middle/High School Counselors |
1 |
Librarians |
1 |
Hill Public School services an approximate student population of 7 in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. With 1 full-time classroom teachers, the district's overall student/teacher ratio is 7.0:1. There is 1 school associated with the agency, which is classified as being in or near a rural area (Bridgeport, NE). Hill Public School allocates approximately $10,000 per pupil for instructional expenses.
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Grade Levels Offered |
Pre-K to 8 |
Students |
7 |
Full-Time Teachers |
1 |
Student/Teacher Ratio |
7.0:1 |
Per Pupil Expenditures |
$10,000 |
SCOTTS BLUFF COUNTY:
2002-03 |
6,641 |
2003-04 |
6,511 |
2004-05 |
6,515 |
Lincoln Heights Elementary |
Longfellow Elementary |
Roosevelt Elementary |
Westmoor Elementary |
Bluffs Middle School |
Scottsbluff High School |
TOTAL ALL SCHOOLS |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2002-03 |
233 |
300 |
284 |
343 |
669 |
915 |
2,744 |
2003-04 |
221 |
283 |
278 |
327 |
642 |
928 |
2,679 |
2004-05 |
199 |
303 |
261 |
319 |
634 |
905 |
2,621 |
Gering Early Childhood |
Lincoln Elementary |
Geil Elementary |
Northfield Elementary |
Gering Jr. High |
Gering High School |
TOTAL ALL SCHOOLS |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2002-03 |
296 |
328 |
338 |
465 |
452 |
1,879 |
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2003-04 |
309 |
321 |
343 |
446 |
477 |
1,896 |
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2004-05 |
37 |
310 |
346 |
330 |
479 |
463 |
1,965 |
Mitchell Elementary |
Mitchell High School |
TOTAL ALL SCHOOLS |
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|---|---|---|---|
2002-03 |
341 |
297 |
638 |
2003-04 |
323 |
293 |
616 |
2004-05 |
324 |
309 |
633 |
Bayard Elementary |
Bayard High School |
TOTAL ALL SCHOOLS |
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|---|---|---|---|
2002-03 |
215 |
251 |
466 |
2003-04 |
219 |
235 |
454 |
2004-05 |
221 |
222 |
443 |
Bridgeport Elementary |
Bridgeport High School |
TOTAL ALL SCHOOLS |
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|---|---|---|---|
2002-03 |
285 |
253 |
538 |
2003-04 |
283 |
238 |
521 |
2004-05 |
290 |
240 |
530 |
Educational Attainment
Graduation Rate: 97.29%
Over 25 years old with high school diploma 29.6%
Over 25 years old with bachelor's or higher 12.3%
Average ACT Composite Score 21.70
Bayard
Over 25 years old with high school diploma 30%
Over 25 years old with bachelor's or higher 11.9%
Average ACT Composite Score 20.70
National Center for Education Statistics
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which is a project of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) assesses reading skills of grade school and middle school students in public schools. In 2002 the average scale score for 4th grade students in Nebraska was 222, which was higher than that of students across the nation (217). The average scale score for 8th grade students in Nebraska was 270, also higher than that of students across the nation (263). Additionally, the percentage of 4th grade students in Nebraska who performed at or above the "Proficient" level was 34, which was greater than the percentage of the nation's students (30%). Students who performed at or above the "Proficient" level in 8th grade in Nebraska also scored greater (36%) than those nationwide (31%).
ACT National College Entrance Exam 2002
According to the Nebraska Department of Education, Nebraska's 2002 high school graduates outscored their peers across the country on the ACT College Entrance Exam, continuing a 21-year trend of the state's average ACT score outpacing the national average. Nebraska high school graduates earned an average 21.7 score, compared to the national average of 20.8. Nebraska's average score increased from 21.6 last year to 21.7 this year. The state's average ACT score was the 13th highest in the nation. 66% of Nebraska's high school graduates enrolled in college preparatory courses, compared to 67% last year.
Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC)
http://www.wncc.net
WNCC was founded in 1926 as an extension of the University of Nebraska and was originally called "Scottsbluff Junior College." The college was closed after one year of operation, but was reopened in 1929 as part of the Scottsbluff Public School System. In 1932 it became a public, two-year institution. In 1965 a bond issue was approved for the construction of a new campus, and in 1968 it became known as "Nebraska Western College." In 1988 the name was again changed, and today the college is known as Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC).
Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the main campus is located in the northeast part of Scottsbluff, with Centers located in Sidney and Alliance.
WNCC offers Associate of Arts and Science transfer degree programs in the following emphasis areas: math, science, fine arts, journalism, social science, information technology, criminal justice, foreign language, business administration, nursing, and many other areas. Transfer agreements with area 4-year colleges/universities make it possible for students to complete the first two years toward a bachelor's degree while enrolled at WNCC.
Applied technology programs offered at the college include auto body, auto mechanics, welding, business, information and office technologies, electronics, criminal justice, early childhood, health information management systems, and more. The Licensed Practical Nursing program can be completed at all sites. Specialized programs at the Sidney Center include cosmetology and aviation maintenance.
WNCC serves the Nebraska Panhandle by offering DLS (Distance Learning System) classes at all sites and a number of on-line courses. For additional information, the WNCC website is http://www.wncc.net or call (308) 635-3606.
WNCC works cooperatively with a number of 4-year institutions. Currently, Chadron State College utilizes the WNCC facility for on-site course offerings at Scottsbluff, Sidney, and Alliance.
WNCC is governed by an eleven member Board of Governors elected by the citizens of the area served.
ENROLLMENT FIGURES SPRING 2002:
Scottsbluff: 1,511
Sidney 513
Alliance 549
2004 Enrollment Total: 2,264
Percent of 2004 Enrollment by Gender:
Men 37%
Women 63%
Western Nebraska Community College's
John N. Harms Advanced Technology Center of Nebraska
(formerly the Center
for Business & Individual Training) (CBIT)
http://wncc.net/cbit/index.html
In 1997, WNCC worked with Twin Cities Development and the City of Scottsbluff to build a new educational facility, the Center for Business & Industry Training (CBIT). Located near Western Nebraska Regional Airport in Scottsbluff, the CBIT provides high quality, affordable seminars, workshops, and customized training programs. The Center was established to increase productivity in the workforce, enhance economic development, and assist businesses in Western Nebraska be more competitive in the global marketplace.
The name was changed to Center for Business and Individual Training in 2002 to more accurately reflect the Center's mission and goals.
The Center is currently moving into their new home, which is located across the street and adjacent to the main campus on East 27th Street. The name has been formerly changed to the John N. Harms Advanced Technology Center of Nebraska.
2002 Enrollment (all classes) 8998
(more than 900 computer course offerings)
Since its beginning, on October 14, 1997, the Center for Business & Individual Training (CBIT) has provided service to more than 8000 students and workers. The Scottsbluff CBIT is currently housed in a building near Western Nebraska Regional Airport that was purchased with Economic Development funds by the City of Scottsbluff. Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) leases the building, and the CBIT continues to grow to meet employers’ needs.
WNCC developed the Center in response to an increased demand for a more skilled workforce. Along with WNCC’s Centers in Alliance and Sidney, the CBIT reaches workers throughout the Panhandle of Nebraska.
The public can take advantage of the many courses offered, and businesses can utilize the Center’s facilities and expertise to set up specialized training sessions that help employees upgrade their skill levels.
To date, more than 200 businesses have used the CBIT, including Union Pacific, Burlington Northern, Cabela’s, Regional West Medical Center, Box Butte General Hospital, Sidney Memorial Hospital, Aurora Loan Services, Krone Digital, Kelley Bean, and Western Sugar.
From Western Nebraska Community College's Web Site:
WNCC’s Center for Business & Individual Training (CBIT) provides high quality, affordable seminars, workshops and customized training programs. The Center was established to increase productivity in the workforce, enhance economic development and assist businesses in western Nebraska in becoming more competitive in the marketplace.
Since 1985, the CBIT has worked with business & industry organizations in Western Nebraska . Over 1000 employees from 15 organizations are trained annually.
The CBIT is the area’s most comprehensive provider of business training, offering more than 60 classes and programs.
The CBIT has helped business get more than $150,000 in training grants annually.
CBIT Services Include:
Chadron
State College (CSC)
http://www.csc.edu/
Chadron State College is a regional, four-year institution located in Chadron, Nebraska. Distance Learning Courses and some on-site instruction are available through WNCC. Students may pursue baccalaureate and master’s degrees through this venue.
Enrollment Figures 2004:
Full Time Students: 1,782
Part Time Students: 747
University
of Nebraska Panhandle Research & Extension Center
http://www.panhandle.unl.edu/
This center is the Agricultural Research & Cooperative Extension Service headquarters for the Panhandle of Western Nebraska and is a regional leader in agricultural research, teaching, and extension services. It is located in the University of Nebraska Complex on the north edge of Scottsbluff.
There are four research and demonstration units, covering nearly 4,200 acres, with satellite agricultural research laboratories in Mitchell, Alliance, and Sidney, Nebraska. The Cooperative Extension Service commitment includes a total of 10 county offices to serve the people of Western Nebraska.
Each professional staff member is a faculty member of the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Reseach programs are focused on increasing the productivity and profitability of existing and potential crops for the Panhandle. Issues are addressed from a team perspective to enhance the success of investigative activities.
In 1987 the University of Nebraska Panhandle Learning Center was added, which represents the Division of Continuing Studies and the Cooperative Extension Service. The center is a cooperative effort by the University of Nebraska, Chadron State College, and Western Nebraska Community College. Together, a seamless, higher level of education is offered locally, which has significantly enhanced the educational opportunties for Western Nebraska residents.
University
of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing
http://www.unmc.edu/nursing/
This is the West Nebraska Division and is located in the University of Nebraska Complex. Opened in the fall of 1987, the College of Nursing prepares students for a Bachelor and/or Master of Science Nursing Degree(s) and for Nurse Practitioner Certification. Annually, more than 50 students graduate from UNMC, and over 80% of nursing graduates find employment in the immediate region.
Located in the University of Nebraska Complex, the library is part of the University of Nebraska Library System. It offers videotapes, audio tapes, and books on leadership, management, human resources development supervision, and marketing. There are also agricultural references specific to the region.
D.A. Murphy Panhandle Arboretum
http://www.panhandle.unl.edu/arboretum/arborbro.htm
An affiliate site of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and located on 40 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and research plots at the University of Nebraska Research & Extension Center, the Arboretum is an important tool in the research, teaching, and extension mission of the center.
Regional West Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
RWMC School of Radiologic
Technology was founded in 1951. This hospital-based, two-year program
is the only radiographer education program in Western Nebraska. In 1996,
a partnership was formed with Western Nebraska Community College in
Scottsbluff to enhance education opportunities for students. An affiliation
agreement is also in place with the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
(formerly Platte
Valley Bible College)
http://www.pvbc.edu
Platte Valley Bible College was established in Scottsbluff in 1951 and has both full-time and part-time instructors. In 2005, PVBC changed its name to Summit Christian College, in order to more accurately reflect its goals and locations.
A Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science Degree are offered, with majors in Bible Ministry, Christian Education, and Missions. An Associate of Arts degree in Bible and a One-Year Certificate in Bible are also offered.
Educational
Service Unit 13 (ESU-13)
http://www.esu13.org/
Scottsbluff/Gering and surrounding communities are members of ESU-13, which is headquartered in Scottsbluff and serves two counties.
ESU-13 operates the MERIDAN School for students who are handicapped to the extent that success in the home school is very doubtful, if not impossible.
Services available include: Internet access, a special education transportation system, special classrooms for the handicapped, instructional resource & support, homebound instruction, diagnostic, evaluation, and supervision resources, aural rehabilitation, speech and language development, media resources, in-service education, cooperative purchasing, computer resources, and an educators’ resource center that includes curriculum and staff development services for the Panhandle Region.
Region I Office of Human Development (OHD)
The OHD is a unit of local government created through an inter-local agreement between the 11 counties of the Nebraska Panhandle. The agency is certified and primarily funded through the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services Developmental Disabilities System.
OHD provides community-based services and support to persons of all ages with developmental disabilities. Services for adults (over the age of 21) include residential, vocation, employment, rehabilitation, retirement, and other general services such as transportation and recreation. A year-round educational program is available to children through contractual arrangements with the child’s school district.
Direct care services are provided to Scottsbluff/Gering and surrounding communities. The residential program includes staffed group homes for youth and adults, supervised apartments, and independent living arrangements. Vocational training and employment services are provided through a supervised workshop (High Plains Products & Services), which includes on-site contract work, work stations in industry, supervised employment programs, and job coaching.
Individuals who have reached retirement age are served through an alternative day program that emphasizes recreation, leisure, and maintenance of daily living skills. Alternative day services are also available for other adults whose needs do not include vocational or employment goals.
The Child Development Center provides a 12-month educational program for preschool and school-age children with developmental disabilities.
Panhandle Independent Living Services (PILS)
This is a community-based, nonprofit agency funded through a grant from the Nebraska Statewide Independent Living Council. The nonresidential program promotes full participation of persons with disabilities in activities and opportunities of the community. Serving the Nebraska Panhandle, PILS offers services in the four core areas of information and referral, advocacy, peer counseling, and independent living skills training.
Name of School |
Location |
Miles from Scottsbluff |
Eastern Wyoming College |
Torrington , WY |
32 |
Western Nebraska Community College |
Sidney , NE |
70 |
Western Nebraska Community College |
Alliance , NE |
60 |
Chadron State College |
Chadron , NE |
103 |
Colorado State University |
Fort Collins , CO |
140 |
University of Northern Colorado |
Greeley , CO |
150 |
University of Wyoming |
Laramie , WY |
150 |
University of Colorado |
Boulder , CO |
185 |
Denver University |
Denver , CO |
200 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney |
Kearney , NE |
275 |
University of Nebraska - Lincoln |
Lincoln , NE |
396 |
University of Nebraska at Omaha |
Omaha , NE |
453 |
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