- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Syracuse, NE
High School at Syracuse
Federal NCES profile for High School at Syracuse, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317755001654
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School at Syracuse earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
High School at Syracuse has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School at Syracuse ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Syracuse, NE.
School address
District: Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317755001654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
High School at Syracuse held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 317755001654 · Syracuse, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 12:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Middle School at Syracuse (286 students)
High School at Syracuse held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
High School at Syracuse in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middle School
Middle School at Syracuse
286 students
- Elementary Sch
Elementary School at Syracuse
277 students
- This school
High School at Syracuse
228 students
What this shows High School at Syracuse reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School at Syracuse compares
High School at Syracuse 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 39% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,705
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, High School at Syracuse is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools reports $13,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High School at Syracuse Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School at Syracuse | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elementary School at Syracuse | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School at Syracuse's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about High School at Syracuse
How many students attend High School at Syracuse?
High School at Syracuse has 228 students enrolled. It is a high school in Syracuse, NE. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School at Syracuse?
The student-teacher ratio at High School at Syracuse is 12:1, which is 11% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School at Syracuse?
18.9% of students at High School at Syracuse are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School at Syracuse?
The largest demographic group at High School at Syracuse is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School at Syracuse?
High School at Syracuse has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High School at Syracuse rank among public schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, High School at Syracuse ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Syracuse, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools?
Besides High School at Syracuse, Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools also operates Middle School at Syracuse (286 students) and Elementary School at Syracuse (277 students). See the Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools district page for the complete list.