Enrollment
228
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317755001654
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 49
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School at Syracuse compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School at Syracuse
High School at Syracuse is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Syracuse, Nebraska, enrolling 228 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 228 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 165 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools spends $13,203 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools also operates Middle School at Syracuse (286 students) and Elementary School at Syracuse (277 students) alongside High School at Syracuse.
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 High School at Syracuse compares
High School at Syracuse on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,203
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools, which includes High School at Syracuse.
$13,203
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.5%
State 14.4%
Federal 7.1%
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 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
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~228 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Syracuse on the city page.
Is High School at Syracuse a good school?
High School at Syracuse 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 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.
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