- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317416001286
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Nebraska City · Resource Index
- 31
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Nebraska City High School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 317416001286 · Nebraska City, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 14.7:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebraska City Northside Elem (370 students)
Nebraska City High School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Nebraska City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nebraska City High School
442 students
- Nebraska City
Nebraska City Northside Elem
370 students
- Hayward Elemen
Hayward Elementary School
330 students
- Nebraska City
Nebraska City Middle School
271 students
What this shows Nebraska City High School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nebraska City High School compares
Nebraska City 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,401
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 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.
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
District finance for Nebraska City Public Schools reports $12,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~442 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
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.