Enrollment
126
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Superior, NE
Superior Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Superior Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310002902032
👥 S:T ratio 61
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Superior Sr High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Superior · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Superior Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Superior Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Superior, NE.
School address
District: Superior Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002902032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Superior Sr High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Superior Sr High School
Superior Sr High School is a mid-sized high school in Superior, Nebraska, enrolling 126 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 126 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 180 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 101 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Superior Public Schools also operates Superior Elementary School (214 students) and Superior Middle School (88 students) alongside Superior Sr 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 Superior Sr High School compares
Superior Sr 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▲ 19% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 20% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$18,593
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Superior Sr 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 Superior Public Schools, which includes Superior Sr High School.
$18,593
Per student
+5%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.1%
State 23.4%
Federal 12.4%
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 Superior Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Superior Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Superior Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~126 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Superior Sr High School
How many students attend Superior Sr High School?
Superior Sr High School has 126 students enrolled. It is a high school in Superior, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Superior Sr High School is 9.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Superior Sr High School?
36.9% of students at Superior Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Superior Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Superior Sr High School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Superior, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Superior Sr High School?
Superior Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Superior Sr High School rank among public schools in Superior?
By Resource Investment Index, Superior Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Superior, 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 Superior on the city page.
Is Superior Sr High School a good school?
Superior Sr High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Nebraska schools. 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 Superior Public Schools?
Besides Superior Sr High School, Superior Public Schools also operates Superior Elementary School (214 students) and Superior Middle School (88 students). See the Superior Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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