- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holdrege, NE
Holdrege High School
Federal NCES profile for Holdrege High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317194001074
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holdrege High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Holdrege · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Holdrege High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holdrege High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Holdrege, NE.
School address
District: Holdrege Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317194001074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Holdrege High School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 317194001074 · Holdrege, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 12:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Holdrege Elementary School (340 students)
Holdrege High School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Holdrege High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holdrege Eleme
Holdrege Elementary School
340 students
- This school
Holdrege High School
337 students
- Holdrege Middl
Holdrege Middle School
290 students
- Holdrege Publi 39
Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr
39 students
What this shows Holdrege High School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holdrege High School compares
Holdrege 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 5% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 34% | - | - |
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.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,573
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Holdrege High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Holdrege Public Schools reports $15,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holdrege High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holdrege Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holdrege Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holdrege High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holdrege High School
How many students attend Holdrege High School?
Holdrege High School has 337 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holdrege, NE. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holdrege High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holdrege High School 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 Holdrege High School?
29.4% of students at Holdrege High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holdrege High School?
The largest demographic group at Holdrege High School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Holdrege, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holdrege High School?
Holdrege High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Holdrege High School rank among public schools in Holdrege?
By Resource Investment Index, Holdrege High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Holdrege, 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 Holdrege Public Schools?
Besides Holdrege High School, Holdrege Public Schools also operates Holdrege Elementary School (340 students), Holdrege Middle School (290 students), and Holdrege Public Schools Early Childhood Ed Ctr (39 students). See the Holdrege Public Schools district page for the complete list.