Enrollment
1,677
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fremont, NE
Fremont Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317071000984
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Senior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fremont Senior High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Senior High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Fremont, NE.
School address
District: Fremont Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317071000984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fremont Senior High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fremont Senior High School
Fremont Senior High School is a large high school in Fremont, Nebraska, enrolling 1,677 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Nebraska schools and 50% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 45.7% of students qualify for free meals, 48% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,677 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (47%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fremont Public Schools spends $11,941 per pupil, 32% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fremont Public Schools also operates Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 students) and Fremont Middle School (689 students) alongside Fremont Senior 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 Fremont Senior High School compares
Fremont Senior 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 50% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 48% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,677 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,677
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$11,941
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Fremont Senior High School is more 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 Fremont Public Schools, which includes Fremont Senior High School.
$11,941
Per student
-32%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.2%
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 Fremont Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,677 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fremont Senior High School
How many students attend Fremont Senior High School?
Fremont Senior High School has 1,677 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fremont, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Senior High School is 20.2:1, which is 50% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fremont Senior High School?
45.7% of students at Fremont Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fremont Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Senior High School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Fremont, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Senior High School?
Fremont Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Fremont Senior High School rank among public schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Senior High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Fremont, 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 Fremont on the city page.
Is Fremont Senior High School a good school?
Fremont Senior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 Fremont Public Schools?
Besides Fremont Senior High School, Fremont Public Schools also operates Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 students), Fremont Middle School (689 students), and Howard Elementary School (421 students). See the Fremont Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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