Enrollment
248
High
DISTRICT 241 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 310546000173
COZAD HIGH SCHOOL
1710 MERIDIAN AVE, COZAD, NE 69130 · (308) 784-2744 · Dawson County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL248 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
10.5:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
114 students
DISTRICT 46% · 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 | 65 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 64 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 53 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 66 | 27% |
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · 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 COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like COZAD HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| COZAD HIGH SCHOOL this school | 248 | 46.0% | N/A |
| JOHNSON CO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL TECUMSEH | 166 | 45.2% | N/A |
| O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL O'NEILL | 338 | 44.1% | 59.8% |
| WISNER-PILGER HIGH SCHOOL WISNER | 190 | 43.2% | 71.7% |
| ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL ALLIANCE | 451 | 46.8% | N/A |
| CHASE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL IMPERIAL | 208 | 43.3% | 64.5% |
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 COZAD HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 248 | #86 of 274 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.5:1 | #10 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.6% | #34 of 107 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.0% | #34 of 177 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.4% | #19 of 53 |
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
248
-9 (-4%) vs 2020
-12% since 1990-91, when it was 281
Student : Teacher
10.5:1
was 10.7:1
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 | 248 | 23.6 | 10.5:1 | 46% (114) |
| 2023-24 | 245 | 24.8 | 9.9:1 | 49% (119) |
| 2022-23 | 260 | 24.4 | 10.7:1 | 47% (123) |
| 2020-21 | 257 | 24 | 10.7:1 | 49% (126) |
| 2017-18 | 283 | 25.7 | 11.0:1 | 49% (138) |
| 2015-16 | 278 | 25 | 11.1:1 | 39% (109) |
| 2010-11 | 303 | 24 | 12.6:1 | 46% (139) |
| 2000-01 | 304 | 22 | 13.8:1 | 28% (86) |
| 1990-91 | 281 | 22 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for COZAD HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (283 to 248); teachers down 8% (25.7 to 23.6).
About COZAD HIGH SCHOOL
COZAD HIGH SCHOOL is a high school in COZAD, Nebraska, and it is part of COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The school runs grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 248 students. High schools in Nebraska have about 391 students on average; enrollment here is 37% lower.
COZAD HIGH SCHOOL belongs to COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, a district of 4 schools and 965 students.
The student body at COZAD HIGH SCHOOL is 69% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 23% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian, and 2% multiracial. The White share of the county population is lower, at 59%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 47, compared with 70 nationally.
COZAD HIGH SCHOOL reports a ratio of 10.5 students per teacher, from 23.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for high schools in Nebraska is about 10.6:1. Lunch program data show 46% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The gap from the 61% average for public schools in Dawson County is 15 points.
The school is in Dawson County, where median household income comes to about $69,880, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Dawson County counts 19 public schools with about 5,509 students.
COZAD MIDDLE SCHOOL is less than a tenth of a mile from COZAD HIGH SCHOOL, the shortest distance to any other public school. Other public schools within five miles: 3.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
Over 4 years, enrollment decreased by 9 students, from 257 to 248.
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Dawson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
24,202
Census ACS
Median income
$69,880
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
5,509 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
- COZAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 432 students
- COZAD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 216 students
- COZAD EARLY EDUCATION CENTERElementary · 69 students
Other schools in COZAD
- COZAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 432 students
- COZAD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 216 students
- COZAD EARLY EDUCATION CENTERElementary · 69 students
Nearby schools
- COZAD MIDDLE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 216
- COZAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.3 mi · 432
- COZAD EARLY EDUCATION CENTER0.3 mi · 69
- SWEDE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY9.9 mi · 32
- GOTHENBURG SECONDARY SCHOOL9.9 mi · 353
- DUDLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL10.0 mi · 416
Frequently asked questions
About COZAD HIGH SCHOOLHow large is COZAD HIGH SCHOOL?
COZAD HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 248 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does COZAD HIGH SCHOOL serve?
COZAD HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does COZAD HIGH SCHOOL have?
COZAD HIGH SCHOOL employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.
What is the student diversity at COZAD HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at COZAD HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 69% White, 23% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is COZAD HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
COZAD HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by COZAD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
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