Enrollment
2,696
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Island, NE
Grand Island Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Island Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310001601023
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Island Senior High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #10 of 23
- public schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Island Senior High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Island Senior High School ranks #10 of 23 public schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001601023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
157.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+27% 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
What stands out at Grand Island Senior High School
Grand Island Senior High School is a higher-need, large high school in Grand Island, Nebraska, enrolling 2,696 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Nebraska schools and 27% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 52.6% of students qualify for free meals, 70% 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 99% of state schools at 2,696 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (30%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Grand Island Public Schools spends $13,377 per pupil, 24% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Grand Island Public Schools also operates Walnut Middle School (777 students) and Westridge Middle School (694 students) alongside Grand Island 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 Grand Island Senior High School compares
Grand Island 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 70% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,696 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,696
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Grand Island Senior High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Island Public Schools, which includes Grand Island Senior High School.
$13,377
Per student
-24%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Grand Island Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westridge Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barr Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starr Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Island Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~2,696 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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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 17.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
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 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand Island Senior High School rank among public schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Island Senior High School ranks #10 of 23 public schools in Grand Island, 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 Grand Island on the city page.
Is Grand Island Senior High School a good school?
Grand Island Senior High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Grand Island Public Schools?
Besides Grand Island Senior High School, Grand Island Public Schools also operates Walnut Middle School (777 students), Westridge Middle School (694 students), and Barr Middle School (648 students). See the Grand Island Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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