Enrollment
643
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Schuyler, NE
Schuyler Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Schuyler Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317645001575
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schuyler Central High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Schuyler · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Schuyler Central High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schuyler Central High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Schuyler, NE.
School address
District: Schuyler Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317645001575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schuyler Central High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schuyler Central High School
Schuyler Central High School is a large high school in Schuyler, Nebraska, enrolling 643 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 90% of state schools at 643 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Schuyler Community Schools spends $12,454 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Schuyler Community Schools also operates Schuyler Elementary School (715 students) and Schuyler Middle School (400 students) alongside Schuyler Central 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 Schuyler Central High School compares
Schuyler Central 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▲ 45% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$12,454
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
White 10.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Schuyler Central High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schuyler Community Schools, which includes Schuyler Central High School.
$12,454
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 28.4%
Federal 14.2%
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 Schuyler Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Ward Prekindergarten | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Headstart | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dual Language School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schuyler Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 75:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Schuyler Central High School
How many students attend Schuyler Central High School?
Schuyler Central High School has 643 students enrolled. It is a high school in Schuyler, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Central High School is 14.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schuyler Central High School?
44.8% of students at Schuyler Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schuyler Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Schuyler Central High School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in Schuyler, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schuyler Central High School?
Schuyler Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Schuyler Central High School rank among public schools in Schuyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Schuyler Central High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Schuyler, 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 Schuyler on the city page.
Is Schuyler Central High School a good school?
Schuyler Central High School earns 41/100 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 Schuyler Community Schools?
Besides Schuyler Central High School, Schuyler Community Schools also operates Schuyler Elementary School (715 students), Schuyler Middle School (400 students), and North Ward Prekindergarten (113 students). See the Schuyler Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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