- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310291000011
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Alliance · Resource Index
- 30
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Alliance High School grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 310291000011 · Alliance, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 16.1:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Grandview Elementary School (283 students)
Alliance High School grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Alliance High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alliance High School
451 students
- Grandview Elem
Grandview Elementary School
283 students
- Alliance Middl
Alliance Middle School
261 students
- Emerson Elemen
Emerson Elementary School
237 students
- Alliance Early 78
Alliance Early Child Ed Prog
78 students
What this shows Alliance High School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alliance High School compares
Alliance High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,680
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Alliance Public Schools reports $13,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), up 26.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.