- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cambridge, NE
Cambridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310001500122
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Nebraska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cambridge, NE.
School address
District: Cambridge Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001500122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Cambridge High School shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 11.8 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 310001500122 · Cambridge, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 7.4:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge Elementary School (127 students)
Cambridge High School shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE held 11.8 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Cambridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge Elem
Cambridge Elementary School
127 students
- This school
Cambridge High School
81 students
- Cambridge Midd
Cambridge Middle School
74 students
What this shows Cambridge High School reports 81 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge High School compares
Cambridge High School is a shrinking 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 45% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▲ 6% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 7% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Cambridge High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cambridge Public Schools reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~81 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge High School
How many students attend Cambridge High School?
Cambridge High School has 81 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cambridge, NE. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge High School is 7.4:1, which is 45% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge High School?
32.6% of students at Cambridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge High School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Cambridge, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge High School?
Cambridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Cambridge High School rank among public schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cambridge, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cambridge Public Schools?
Besides Cambridge High School, Cambridge Public Schools also operates Cambridge Elementary School (127 students) and Cambridge Middle School (74 students). See the Cambridge Public Schools district page for the complete list.