Enrollment
1,064
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Scottsbluff, NE
Scottsbluff Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Scottsbluff Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317647001582
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scottsbluff Senior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Scottsbluff · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Scottsbluff Senior High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scottsbluff Senior High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Scottsbluff, NE.
School address
District: Scottsbluff Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317647001582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scottsbluff Senior High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scottsbluff Senior High School
Scottsbluff Senior High School is a large high school in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, enrolling 1,064 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 89% of Nebraska schools and 29% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 46.3% of students qualify for free meals, 50% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,064 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 29 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Scottsbluff Public Schools spends $13,201 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Scottsbluff Public Schools also operates Bluffs Middle School (754 students) and Westmoor Elementary School (408 students) alongside Scottsbluff Senior 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 Scottsbluff Senior High School compares
Scottsbluff Senior 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▲ 50% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,064
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 89% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$13,201
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 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 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Scottsbluff Senior High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scottsbluff Public Schools, which includes Scottsbluff Senior High School.
$13,201
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 42.1%
Federal 13.7%
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 Scottsbluff Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffs Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westmoor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scottsbluff Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~1,064 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Scottsbluff Senior High School
How many students attend Scottsbluff Senior High School?
Scottsbluff Senior High School has 1,064 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scottsbluff, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scottsbluff Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scottsbluff Senior High School is 17.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scottsbluff Senior High School?
46.3% of students at Scottsbluff Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scottsbluff Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Scottsbluff Senior High School is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Scottsbluff, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scottsbluff Senior High School?
Scottsbluff Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Scottsbluff Senior High School rank among public schools in Scottsbluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Scottsbluff Senior High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Scottsbluff, 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 Scottsbluff on the city page.
Is Scottsbluff Senior High School a good school?
Scottsbluff Senior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Scottsbluff Public Schools?
Besides Scottsbluff Senior High School, Scottsbluff Public Schools also operates Bluffs Middle School (754 students), Westmoor Elementary School (408 students), and Longfellow Elementary School (379 students). See the Scottsbluff Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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