Enrollment
442
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Nebraska City, NE
Nebraska City High School
Federal NCES profile for Nebraska City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317416001286
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nebraska City High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Nebraska City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nebraska City High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nebraska City High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Nebraska City, NE.
School address
District: Nebraska City Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317416001286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nebraska City High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nebraska City High School
Nebraska City High School is a mid-sized high school in Nebraska City, Nebraska, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 442 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 108 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #102, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Nebraska City Public Schools spends $12,740 per pupil, 28% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Nebraska City Public Schools also operates Nebraska City Northside Elem (370 students) and Hayward Elementary School (330 students) alongside Nebraska City High School.
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 Nebraska City High School compares
Nebraska City High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 36% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.5%
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
$12,740
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Nebraska City High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nebraska City Public Schools, which includes Nebraska City High School.
$12,740
Per student
-28%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 30.7%
Federal 13.8%
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 Nebraska City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska City Northside Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayward Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nebraska City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nebraska City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nebraska City High School
How many students attend Nebraska City High School?
Nebraska City High School has 442 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nebraska City, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nebraska City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nebraska City High School is 14.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nebraska City High School?
42.1% of students at Nebraska City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nebraska City High School?
The largest demographic group at Nebraska City High School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Nebraska City, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nebraska City High School?
Nebraska City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nebraska City High School rank among public schools in Nebraska City?
By Resource Investment Index, Nebraska City High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Nebraska City, 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 Nebraska City on the city page.
Is Nebraska City High School a good school?
Nebraska City High School earns 26/100 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 Nebraska City Public Schools?
Besides Nebraska City High School, Nebraska City Public Schools also operates Nebraska City Northside Elem (370 students), Hayward Elementary School (330 students), and Nebraska City Middle School (271 students). See the Nebraska City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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