Enrollment
2,696
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 310001601023
Grand Island Senior High School — Grand Island, NE
Federal NCES profile for Grand Island Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 32
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
157.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Island Senior High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Grand Island Senior High School reports 2,696 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 157.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 70% above the Nebraska average and 2% above the national baseline. The school offers 19 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 300 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Grand Island Public Schools spends $13,910 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.1% from local sources (property taxes), 48.4% from the state, and 16.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grand Island Senior High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 70% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,696 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 70% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,910
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 300 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,696 Top 100% in Nebraska — larger than 0% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 157.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.6% +70% vs state
NCES ID 310001601023
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.2%
White 29.5%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 300:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 60
Out-of-school suspensions 114
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Island Public Schools, which includes Grand Island Senior High School.
$13,910
Per student
-32%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 48.4%
Federal 16.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
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- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
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- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Grand Island Senior High School
How many students attend Grand Island Senior High School?
Grand Island Senior High School has 2,696 students enrolled. It is a high school in GRAND ISLAND, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Island Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Island Senior High School is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Island Senior High School?
52.6% of students at Grand Island Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Island Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Island Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in GRAND ISLAND, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Island Senior High School?
Grand Island Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.