Boys Town High School is a beacon of hope for America's children and families through its life-changing youth care and health care programs across the United States.
Founded by Father Edward Flanagan in 1917, Boys Town is now 90 years strong.
Through a continuum of family services, the nonprofit, nonsectarian organization provides the right services at the right time based on a child's or family's needs.
Boys Town offers children and families services in their own homes, or, when necessary, family-like out-of-home services to children with special treatment needs.
Boys Town works with communities and schools in order to meet the growing and more diverse needs of today's children and families.
Mission Changing the way America cares for children and families by providing and promoting a continuum of care that strengthens body, mind and spirit.

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Boys Town High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students
357 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Boys Town High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Boys Town High School's ranking?

Boys Town High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Boys Town High School?

The application deadline for Boys Town High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Douglas County, NE is $4,562 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Douglas County, NE is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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