Enrollment
165
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 310005901875
University of Nebraska High School — Lincoln, NE
Federal NCES profile for University of Nebraska High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 56
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
University of Nebraska High School earns a C Resource Investment Index (56/100), with class sizes smaller than 73% of Nebraska schools.
- C
- Resource Index · 56/100
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 165
- students enrolled
School address
District: University of Nebraska High School · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University of Nebraska High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
University of Nebraska High School reports 165 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How University of Nebraska High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
11 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 86% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
165 larger than 16% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 27% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 165 Top 37% in Nebraska — larger than 63% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 10.9:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 310005901875
Student demographics
White 97.6%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about University of Nebraska High School
How many students attend University of Nebraska High School?
University of Nebraska High School has 165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University of Nebraska High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University of Nebraska High School is 10.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University of Nebraska High School?
The largest demographic group at University of Nebraska High School is White at 97.6%. The school serves a student body in Lincoln, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University of Nebraska High School?
University of Nebraska High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is University of Nebraska High School a good school?
University of Nebraska High School earns a C Resource Investment Index (56/100), with class sizes smaller than 73% of Nebraska schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.