- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wahoo, NE
Wahoo High School
Federal NCES profile for Wahoo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317821001682
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wahoo High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wahoo · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wahoo High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wahoo High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wahoo, NE.
School address
District: Wahoo Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317821001682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Wahoo High School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 317821001682 · Wahoo, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 15.5:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wahoo Elementary School (475 students)
Wahoo High School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Wahoo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wahoo Elementa
Wahoo Elementary School
475 students
- This school
Wahoo High School
341 students
- Wahoo Middle S
Wahoo Middle School
226 students
- Wahoo Pre-Scho 46
Wahoo Pre-School
46 students
What this shows Wahoo High School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wahoo High School compares
Wahoo High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 34% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$14,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Wahoo High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wahoo Public Schools reports $14,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wahoo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahoo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wahoo Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wahoo Pre-School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wahoo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wahoo High School
How many students attend Wahoo High School?
Wahoo High School has 341 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wahoo, NE. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahoo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahoo High School is 15.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wahoo High School?
20.3% of students at Wahoo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wahoo High School?
The largest demographic group at Wahoo High School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Wahoo, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wahoo High School?
Wahoo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Wahoo High School rank among public schools in Wahoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Wahoo High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wahoo, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wahoo Public Schools?
Besides Wahoo High School, Wahoo Public Schools also operates Wahoo Elementary School (475 students), Wahoo Middle School (226 students), and Wahoo Pre-School (46 students). See the Wahoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.