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Wegner School

14124 Norton Dr
Boys Town, NE 68010

Girls and Boys Town, the original Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, is a leader in the treatment and care of abused, abandoned and neglected girls and boys.

Throughout its nearly 90-year history, the nonprofit, nonsectarian organization has provided these children with a safe, caring, loving environment where they gain confidence to get better and learn skills to become productive citizens.

Our mission is to change the way America cares for her children and families.

Quick Stats (2025)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 65 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

Student Body

Total Students

65 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

32%

State avg.: 21%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Girls and Boys Town, the original Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, is a leader in the treatment and care of abused, abandoned and neglected girls and boys. Throughout its nearly 90-year history, the nonprofit, nonsectarian organization has provided these children with a safe, caring, loving environment where they gain confidence to get better and learn skills to become productive citizens. Our mission is to change the way America cares for her children and families.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Stats (2025)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 65 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Douglas County, NE is $6,478 for elementary schools and $11,628 for high 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).