Enrollment
681
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Blair, NE
Blair High School
Federal NCES profile for Blair High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310410000086
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blair High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Blair · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Blair High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blair High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Blair, NE.
School address
District: Blair Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310410000086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blair High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blair High School
Blair High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Blair, Nebraska, enrolling 681 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.1% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Nebraska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 91% of state schools at 681 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 93 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Blair Community Schools spends $11,181 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Blair Community Schools also operates Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School (494 students) and Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch (481 students) alongside Blair 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 Blair High School compares
Blair 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 54% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Blair High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blair Community Schools, which includes Blair High School.
$11,181
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.4%
State 12.9%
Federal 9.8%
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 Blair High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deerfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blair High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~681 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blair High School
How many students attend Blair High School?
Blair High School has 681 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blair, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair High School is 15.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blair High School?
14.1% of students at Blair High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blair High School?
The largest demographic group at Blair High School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Blair, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blair High School?
Blair High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blair High School rank among public schools in Blair?
By Resource Investment Index, Blair High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Blair, 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 Blair on the city page.
Is Blair High School a good school?
Blair High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Blair Community Schools?
Besides Blair High School, Blair Community Schools also operates Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School (494 students), Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch (481 students), and Deerfield Elementary School (397 students). See the Blair Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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