Enrollment
1,145
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Platte, NE
North Platte High School
Federal NCES profile for North Platte High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310002201330
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Platte High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in North Platte · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Platte High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Platte High School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in North Platte, NE.
School address
District: North Platte Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002201330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Platte High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Platte High School
North Platte High School is a large high school in North Platte, Nebraska, enrolling 1,145 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,145 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 24 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding North Platte Public Schools spends $12,692 per pupil, 28% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North Platte Public Schools also operates Adams Middle School (513 students) and Jefferson Elementary School (329 students) alongside North Platte 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 North Platte High School compares
North Platte 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▲ 15% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,145
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,692
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 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 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, North Platte High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Platte Public Schools, which includes North Platte High School.
$12,692
Per student
-28%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.4%
State 29.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 North Platte High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcdonald Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Platte High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Platte High School
How many students attend North Platte High School?
North Platte High School has 1,145 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Platte, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Platte High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Platte High School is 15.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Platte High School?
35.4% of students at North Platte High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Platte High School?
The largest demographic group at North Platte High School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in North Platte, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Platte High School?
North Platte High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 North Platte High School rank among public schools in North Platte?
By Resource Investment Index, North Platte High School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in North Platte, 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 North Platte on the city page.
Is North Platte High School a good school?
North Platte High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 North Platte Public Schools?
Besides North Platte High School, North Platte Public Schools also operates Adams Middle School (513 students), Jefferson Elementary School (329 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (316 students). See the North Platte Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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