Enrollment
451
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Alliance, NE
Alliance High School
Federal NCES profile for Alliance High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310291000011
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alliance High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Alliance · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alliance High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Alliance, NE.
School address
District: Alliance Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310291000011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alliance High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alliance High School
Alliance High School is a mid-sized high school in Alliance, Nebraska, enrolling 451 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 451 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 130 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alliance Public Schools spends $13,683 per pupil, 23% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 213 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 451 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alliance Public Schools also operates Grandview Elementary School (283 students) and Alliance Middle School (261 students) alongside Alliance High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alliance High School compares
Alliance High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▲ 20% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Alliance High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alliance Public Schools, which includes Alliance High School.
$13,683
Per student
-23%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 21.3%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alliance High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alliance Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alliance Early Child Ed Prog | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alliance High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alliance High School
How many students attend Alliance High School?
Alliance High School has 451 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alliance, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alliance High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alliance High School is 16.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alliance High School?
37.1% of students at Alliance High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alliance High School?
The largest demographic group at Alliance High School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Alliance, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alliance High School?
Alliance High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alliance High School rank among public schools in Alliance?
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Alliance, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alliance on the city page.
Is Alliance High School a good school?
Alliance High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alliance Public Schools?
Besides Alliance High School, Alliance Public Schools also operates Grandview Elementary School (283 students), Alliance Middle School (261 students), and Emerson Elementary School (237 students). See the Alliance Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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