Enrollment
97
High
DISTRICT 76 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 310018702354
BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER)
106 E GREIG ST, SPENCER, NE 68777 · (402) 589-1333 · Boyd County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL97 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.3:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.1:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
46 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 19 | 20% |
| Grade 10 | 30 | 31% |
| Grade 11 | 29 | 30% |
| Grade 12 | 19 | 20% |
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within BOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) this school | 97 | 47.4% | N/A |
| WAUNETA-PALISADE HIGH SCHOOL WAUNETA | 79 | 48.1% | N/A |
| NORTHEAST SECONDARY SCHOOL LYONS | 130 | 46.2% | 64.4% |
| HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL HAY SPRINGS | 59 | 47.5% | N/A |
| MAYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL MAYWOOD | 91 | 49.5% | 60.5% |
| NELIGH-OAKDALE HIGH SCHOOL NELIGH | 144 | 48.6% | 58.2% |
Matched among Nebraska high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 97 | #199 of 274 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
97
+1 (+1%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
8.3:1
was 8.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 97 | 11.7 | 8.3:1 | 47% (46) |
| 2023-24 | 107 | 12 | 8.9:1 | 51% (55) |
| 2022-23 | 95 | 12 | 7.9:1 | 54% (51) |
| 2020-21 | 96 | 11 | 8.7:1 | 50% (48) |
| 2017-18 | 93 | 10.6 | 8.8:1 | 53% (49) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER).
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (93 to 97); teachers up 10% (10.6 to 11.7).
About BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER)
BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) is a small high school in BOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS, located in SPENCER, Nebraska. The student body numbers 97 students, from grades 9 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in Nebraska is about 391, so this school runs 75% smaller than that.
BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) is part of BOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS, where 4 schools serve 305 students.
BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) enrolls a student body that is 82% White. It is also 8% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 2% Native American. For comparison, the population of Boyd County is roughly 91% White. By the diversity index, BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) comes in at 31%.
Its teaching staff equals 11.7 full-time positions, a ratio of 8.3:1. That ratio is under the 10.6:1 average for high schools in Nebraska. Around 47% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Across Boyd County, median household income is about $67,045, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. The public schools of Boyd County number 4 and enroll about 305.
The shortest distance from BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) to another public school is less than a tenth of a mile, to BOYD COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (SPENCER). A ten-mile radius around the school includes 2 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Remote.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, enrollment moved from 96 to 97, a small change.
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Boyd County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,688
Census ACS
Median income
$67,045
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
305 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS
- BOYD COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (SPENCER)Middle · 92 students
- BOYD COUNTY ELEMENTARY (BUTTE)Elementary · 68 students
- BOYD COUNTY ELEMENTARY (LYNCH)Elementary · 48 students
Nearby schools
- BOYD COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (SPENCER)0.0 mi · 92
- BOYD COUNTY ELEMENTARY (BUTTE)7.7 mi · 68
- BOYD COUNTY ELEMENTARY (LYNCH)12.0 mi · 48
- Marty Indian School16.2 mi · 220
- South Central Elementary - 0318.8 mi · 52
- Andes Central Elementary - 0221.3 mi · 184
Frequently asked questions
About BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER)How many students attend BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER)?
BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) enrolls approximately 97 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) serve?
BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER)?
The student-to-teacher ratio at BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) is approximately 8.3:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER)?
Student demographics at BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) are roughly 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more.
Is BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) public or private?
BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) is a public K-12 school, overseen by BOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS.
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