Enrollment
546
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gering, NE
Gering High School
Federal NCES profile for Gering High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310009800999
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gering High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Gering · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gering High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gering High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Gering, NE.
School address
District: Gering Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310009800999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gering High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gering High School
Gering High School is a large high school in Gering, Nebraska, enrolling 546 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 546 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 108 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Gering Public Schools spends $11,171 per pupil, 37% 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.
Gering Public Schools also operates Gering Junior High School (408 students) and Lincoln Elementary School (319 students) alongside Gering 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 Gering High School compares
Gering 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▲ 11% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$11,171
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 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 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 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Gering High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gering Public Schools, which includes Gering High School.
$11,171
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 44.9%
Federal 11.3%
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 Gering High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gering Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geil Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gering Early Childhood Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gering High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 49.5:1
- 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 (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gering High School
How many students attend Gering High School?
Gering High School has 546 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gering, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gering High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gering High School is 14.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gering High School?
34.3% of students at Gering High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gering High School?
The largest demographic group at Gering High School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Gering, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gering High School?
Gering High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Gering High School rank among public schools in Gering?
By Resource Investment Index, Gering High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Gering, 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 Gering on the city page.
Is Gering High School a good school?
Gering High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Gering Public Schools?
Besides Gering High School, Gering Public Schools also operates Gering Junior High School (408 students), Lincoln Elementary School (319 students), and Geil Elementary School (305 students). See the Gering Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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