- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310001601023
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Grand Island Senior High School held near 2,670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 157.0 → 167.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 310001601023 · Grand Island, NE High · LARGE · TRAD
2,696 enr · 17.2:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Middle School (777 students)
Grand Island Senior High School held near 2,670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 157.0 → 167.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Grand Island Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grand Island Senior High School
2,696 students
- Walnut Middle 777
Walnut Middle School
777 students
- Westridge Midd 694
Westridge Middle School
694 students
- Barr Middle Sc 648
Barr Middle School
648 students
- Howard Element 484
Howard Elementary School
484 students
- Starr Elementa 453
Starr Elementary School
453 students
What this shows Grand Island Senior High School reports 2,696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Island Senior High School compares
Grand Island Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Grand Island Public Schools reports $13,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,696 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,650 (2022-23) → 2,670 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.