Enrollment
679
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waverly, NE
Waverly High School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly 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 310002101699
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waverly, NE.
School address
District: Waverly School District 145 · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002101699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waverly High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waverly High School
Waverly High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Waverly, Nebraska, enrolling 679 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.9% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Nebraska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 91% of state schools at 679 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Waverly School District 145 spends $12,368 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Waverly School District 145 also operates Waverly Middle School (512 students) and Waverly Intermediate School (330 students) alongside Waverly 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 Waverly High School compares
Waverly 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 55% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 78% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$12,368
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 80.7%
White 18.0%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Waverly High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waverly School District 145, which includes Waverly High School.
$12,368
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.2%
State 13.1%
Federal 7.7%
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 Waverly High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waverly Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evelyn Hamlow Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~679 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Waverly High School
How many students attend Waverly High School?
Waverly High School has 679 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waverly, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly High School is 15.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waverly High School?
13.9% of students at Waverly High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly High School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly High School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment, in Waverly, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly High School?
Waverly High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Waverly High School rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waverly, 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 Waverly on the city page.
Is Waverly High School a good school?
Waverly High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Waverly School District 145?
Besides Waverly High School, Waverly School District 145 also operates Waverly Middle School (512 students), Waverly Intermediate School (330 students), and Evelyn Hamlow Elementary (325 students). See the Waverly School District 145 district page for the complete list.
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