Ainsworth High School

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Ainsworth High School
Address
Ainsworth High School
520 E 2nd Street

,
69210

Information
Type Public school
School districtAinsworth Community Schools
Teaching staff16.50 (FTE) [1]
Grades9th - 12th
Number of students119 (2022–23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio7.21 [1]
Color(s)Red and white   
MascotBulldogs
Conference Southwest Conference

Ainsworth High School is a secondary school located in Ainsworth, Nebraska, United States, and is part of Ainsworth Community Schools. [2]

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About

The Ainsworth School was originally built in 1922. In 1949, what is now the Ag Shop was added. In 1954 the Lila McAndrew Elementary and gymnasium were added. In 1965, an Annex Building was moved onto the grounds and is now the Superintendent's Office. The Learning Center was added in 1975. In 2000, the new cafeteria, loft and renovations were completed with the passing of a bond in 1998. In the summer of 2018, the old Ag Shop was torn down and replaced by a much larger and more adequate facility. This new facility opened to students in January 2019. [3]

Ainsworth takes in students from Ainsworth Middle School and McAndrew Elementary School.

The high school offers membership in various clubs, such as FBLA, FFA, FCCLA, Speech, Thespians, Mock Trial, Choir, Band, A-Club, Student Council, Yearbook, Cheerleaders, Pom Squad, Art Club, Bulldog Beat, DI, Drama and Spanish Club. [4]

Athletics

The Bulldogs are members of the Southwest Conference, [5] and they wear the colors of red and white. [6] Ainsworth offers competition in cross country, football, basketball, volleyball, track & field, golf and wrestling. [7]

Notable alumni

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References

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  8. "Meet Carter Nelson, the 2024 Omaha World-Herald's boys athlete of the year". Omaha World-Herald . June 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.

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