Enrollment
112
High
DISTRICT 127 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317359001231
MEAD HIGH SCHOOL
114 N VINE, MEAD, NE 68041 · (402) 624-3435 · Saunders County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL112 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
9.0:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.4:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
30 students
DISTRICT 28% · 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 7 | 18 | 16% |
| Grade 8 | 24 | 21% |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 13% |
| Grade 10 | 18 | 16% |
| Grade 11 | 25 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 13 | 12% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · 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 MEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like MEAD HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEAD HIGH SCHOOL this school | 112 | 26.8% | N/A |
| KENESAW SECONDARY SCHOOL KENESAW | 128 | 25.8% | N/A |
| AXTELL HIGH SCHOOL AXTELL | 135 | 26.7% | 69.7% |
| HOWELLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HOWELLS | 138 | 29.0% | N/A |
| LOOMIS SECONDARY SCHOOL LOOMIS | 119 | 28.6% | N/A |
| GILTNER HIGH SCHOOL GILTNER | 93 | 30.1% | N/A |
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 MEAD HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 112 | #182 of 274 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 26.8% | #117 of 177 |
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
112
-5 (-4%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 112
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
was 9.8:1
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 | 112 | 12.5 | 9.0:1 | 27% (30) |
| 2023-24 | 132 | 12.5 | 10.6:1 | 34% (45) |
| 2022-23 | 125 | 12.9 | 9.7:1 | 34% (42) |
| 2020-21 | 117 | 12 | 9.8:1 | 36% (42) |
| 2017-18 | 103 | 13 | 7.9:1 | 40% (41) |
| 2015-16 | 95 | 12 | 7.9:1 | 37% (35) |
| 2010-11 | 100 | 13 | 7.7:1 | 23% (23) |
| 2000-01 | 139 | 13 | 10.7:1 | 28% (39) |
| 1990-91 | 112 | 13 | 8.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MEAD HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (103 to 112); teachers down 4% (13 to 12.5).
About MEAD HIGH SCHOOL
MEAD HIGH SCHOOL is a very small high school in MEAD, Nebraska. The school runs grades 7 through 12 and enrolls 112 students. High schools in Nebraska have about 391 students on average; enrollment here is 71% lower.
MEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS runs MEAD HIGH SCHOOL along with 1 other school, enrolling 253 students in total.
Of every 100 students at MEAD HIGH SCHOOL, about 92 are White. The school is also 8% Hispanic. Census estimates put Saunders County at about 93% White, close to the school's figure. A diversity index of 15% means there is a 15% chance two randomly chosen students at MEAD HIGH SCHOOL are from different groups.
For every teacher at MEAD HIGH SCHOOL, there are about 9.0 students; the school has 12.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for high schools in Nebraska, 10.6:1, is higher. There are 30 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 27% of enrollment. Public schools in Saunders County average a similar 26%.
In Saunders County, home to about 23,048 people, the median household earns about $94,066 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 33% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Public schools in Saunders County number 18, with about 3,755 students.
MEAD HIGH SCHOOL's closest public school neighbor is MEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, about 0.2 miles away. Within five miles of MEAD HIGH SCHOOL, there are 3 other public schools.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Distant.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 4% decline, from 117 to 112.
The discussion board for MEAD HIGH SCHOOL is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Saunders County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
23,048
Census ACS
Median income
$94,066
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
3,755 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- MEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 141 students
Other Mead High schools
One other US public school is named Mead High. MEAD HIGH SCHOOL is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Mead High SchoolLONGMONT, CO · 1,174 students
Nearby schools
- MEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.2 mi · 141
- YUTAN HIGH SCHOOL4.8 mi · 219
- YUTAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL4.8 mi · 272
- WAHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL7.2 mi · 226
- WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL7.2 mi · 341
- WAHOO PRE-SCHOOL7.4 mi · 46
Frequently asked questions
About MEAD HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at MEAD HIGH SCHOOL?
MEAD HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 112 students in grades 07-12.
Is MEAD HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
MEAD HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MEAD HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MEAD HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 9.0:1 (13 FTE teachers).
How diverse is MEAD HIGH SCHOOL?
MEAD HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 92% White, 8% Hispanic.
What district is MEAD HIGH SCHOOL in?
MEAD HIGH SCHOOL is part of MEAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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