Enrollment
341
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317821001682
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wahoo · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wahoo High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wahoo High School
Wahoo High School is a mid-sized high school in Wahoo, Nebraska, enrolling 341 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 341 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 187 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wahoo Public Schools spends $12,777 per pupil, 28% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wahoo Public Schools also operates Wahoo Elementary School (475 students) and Wahoo Middle School (226 students) alongside Wahoo 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 Wahoo High School compares
Wahoo 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,777
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wahoo Public Schools, which includes Wahoo High School.
$12,777
Per student
-28%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.1%
State 15.9%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Wahoo on the city page.
Is Wahoo High School a good school?
Wahoo High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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