Gering High School
The representative for Nebraska's 3rd District, Adrian Smith, graduated from Gering High School in 1989.
General information
Gering High School is a campus with more than 50 certified staff and 20 classified staff to serve the students. Students are offered course selections that include both academic and vocational choices as well as a host of specialties in fine and performing arts and a full complement of extra-curricular activities. The school offers college preparatory and college credit classes, as well as special needs classes. Updates to the facility include a new vocational building in 2007 and new and remodeled science classrooms in 2008.
Mascot
Gering schools use a mascot known as Brutus the Bulldog, with school colors of blue and gold.
Test scores
According to the STARS standardized test for 2009, 92% of 11th graders were proficient in reading, while 80% were proficient in science, 97% were proficient in writing and 84% were proficient in math.