- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317645001575
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Schuyler · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Schuyler Central High School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 317645001575 · Schuyler, NE High · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 14.6:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Schuyler Elementary School (715 students)
Schuyler Central High School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Schuyler Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schuyler Eleme
Schuyler Elementary School
715 students
- This school
Schuyler Central High School
643 students
- Schuyler Middl
Schuyler Middle School
400 students
- North Ward Pre 113
North Ward Prekindergarten
113 students
- Schuyler Heads 75
Schuyler Headstart
75 students
- Dual Language 56
Dual Language School
56 students
What this shows Schuyler Central High School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schuyler Central High School compares
Schuyler Central 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,008
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
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.
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
District finance for Schuyler Community Schools reports $13,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~643 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
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 49/100 (higher 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 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.
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.