Enrollment
59
High
DISTRICT 50 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317161001059
HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
407 N BAKER ST, HAY SPRINGS, NE 69347 · (308) 638-4434 · Sheridan County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL59 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
9.4:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
28 students
DISTRICT 41% · 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 | 18 | 31% |
| Grade 10 | 16 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 14 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 11 | 19% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · 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 HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL this school | 59 | 47.5% | N/A |
| WAUNETA-PALISADE HIGH SCHOOL WAUNETA | 79 | 48.1% | N/A |
| BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (SPENCER) SPENCER | 97 | 47.4% | N/A |
| ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL ARCADIA | 50 | 50.0% | 55.2% |
| SOUTHWEST JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL BARTLEY | 83 | 49.4% | N/A |
| MAYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL MAYWOOD | 91 | 49.5% | 60.5% |
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 HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 59 | #246 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
59
+1 (+2%) vs 2020
-39% since 1990-91, when it was 97
Student : Teacher
9.4:1
was 9.7:1
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 | 59 | 6.3 | 9.4:1 | 47% (28) |
| 2023-24 | 59 | 6.7 | 8.9:1 | 51% (30) |
| 2022-23 | 58 | 6.8 | 8.6:1 | 41% (24) |
| 2020-21 | 58 | 6 | 9.7:1 | 38% (22) |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 6.4 | 7.5:1 | 31% (15) |
| 2015-16 | 40 | 6 | 6.7:1 | 33% (13) |
| 2010-11 | 49 | 7 | 7.0:1 | 45% (22) |
| 2000-01 | 110 | 9 | 12.2:1 | 41% (45) |
| 1990-91 | 97 | 9 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 23% (48 to 59); teachers down 1% (6.4 to 6.3).
About HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL is a small high school serving families in HAY SPRINGS, Nebraska. Enrolled students number 59 students, in grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in Nebraska average about 391 students each.
HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL is one school in a 4-school district, HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which enrolls 200 students.
White students make up a majority at HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, at 80%. Smaller groups are 10% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, and 3% Native American. For comparison, Sheridan County is about 81% White. HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL's diversity index is 35%, against a US figure of 70%.
At HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, 6.3 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 9.4:1. On average, high schools in Nebraska have 10.6:1, compared with 9.4:1 here. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 47% of enrollment. For comparison, public schools in Sheridan County average 46%.
Sheridan County has about 5,014 residents, and the median household income is $60,121, about 24% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. In all, Sheridan County has 8 public schools and roughly 721 students.
HAY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. In all, 3 other public schools sit within five miles of HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL.
HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
The school's size has been steady, with 58 students in 2020-21 and 59 in 2024-25.
Questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Sheridan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,014
Census ACS
Median income
$60,121
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
721 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- HAY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 81 students
- HAY SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 45 students
- HAY SPRINGS EARLY CHILDHOODElementary · 15 students
Other schools in HAY SPRINGS
- HAY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 81 students
- HAY SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 45 students
- HAY SPRINGS EARLY CHILDHOODElementary · 15 students
Nearby schools
- HAY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.0 mi · 81
- HAY SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 45
- HAY SPRINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD0.0 mi · 15
- GORDON-RUSHVILLE ELE-RUSHVILLE11.7 mi · 126
- GORDON-RUSHVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL11.8 mi · 114
- PINE RIDGE JOB CORPS15.0 mi · 37
Frequently asked questions
About HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL?
HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 59 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL serve?
HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL have?
HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL?
At HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 80% White, 7% Hispanic, 10% Two or more.
Is HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
HAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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