- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milford, NE
Milford High School
Federal NCES profile for Milford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317371001239
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milford High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 379
- students enrolled
Milford High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Milford Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317371001239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Milford High School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 317371001239 · Milford, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 13.1:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Milford Elementary School (430 students)
Milford High School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Milford High School compares
Milford High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 39% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$13,768
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Milford High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Milford Public Schools reports $13,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milford High School
How many students attend Milford High School?
Milford High School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milford, NE. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milford High School is 13.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 17% 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 Milford High School?
18.7% of students at Milford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milford High School?
The largest demographic group at Milford High School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Milford, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milford High School?
Milford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Milford Public Schools?
Besides Milford High School, Milford Public Schools also operates Milford Elementary School (430 students). See the Milford Public Schools district page for the complete list.