2008-2009 State of the Schools Report
  A Report on Nebraska Public Schools  
SCHOOL DISTRICT: BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Printer Friendly
Description
 
Description provided by the school district for 2008 - 2009
 
The school district of Blair encompasses over 142 square miles in northern Washington County including the city of Blair. Student enrollment PK-12 exceeds 2,360 students. Over 177 certified and 137 support staff are employed.

Blair is one of the 25 largest school districts in the State of Nebraska and maintains the highest accreditation from the Nebraska State Department of Education, as well as membership in the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. In November 2006, a $19.6 million Bond Issue provided for extensive renovation and building within the District. Blair High School received the prestigious Secondary School Recognition Award for Excellence from the U.S. Department of Education in 1989.

The District grade level configuration includes four Primary Centers, (grades PK-3), an Intermediate Center at Arbor Park (grades 4-5), Gerald Otte Blair Middle School (grades 6-8) and Blair High School (grades 9-12).
 
 

 
Current Contact Information
 
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
140 S 16TH
PO BOX 288
BLAIR, NE 68008-0288
 
Phone: (402)426-2610
Fax: (402)426-3110
 
Agency ID: 89-0001