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Enrollment
511
High
DISTRICT 495 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317656001591
SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL
532 NORTHERN HEIGHTS, SEWARD, NE 68434 · (402) 643-2988 · Seward County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL511 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
13.3:1
39 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
15%
75 students
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 37%
Community
1
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 | 141 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 122 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 125 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 123 | 24% |
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · 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 SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL this school | 511 | 14.7% | N/A |
| ADAMS CENTRAL JR-SR HIGH SCH HASTINGS | 452 | 12.6% | 68.3% |
| FORT CALHOUN JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL FORT CALHOUN | 382 | 15.7% | 73.7% |
| MALCOLM JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL MALCOLM | 302 | 16.2% | 76.2% |
| PIERCE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL PIERCE | 340 | 18.5% | 65.1% |
| BATTLE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL BATTLE CREEK | 292 | 16.8% | 81.9% |
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 SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 511 | #51 of 274 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #44 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.5% | #92 of 107 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 14.7% | #164 of 177 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.4% | #44 of 47 |
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
511
-16 (-3%) vs 2020
+65% since 1990-91, when it was 310
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 13.5:1
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 | 511 | 38.5 | 13.3:1 | 15% (75) |
| 2023-24 | 495 | 39.1 | 12.7:1 | 18% (91) |
| 2022-23 | 501 | 38.7 | 12.9:1 | 19% (94) |
| 2020-21 | 527 | 39 | 13.5:1 | 23% (123) |
| 2017-18 | 504 | 38.9 | 12.9:1 | 20% (100) |
| 2015-16 | 483 | 39 | 12.4:1 | 20% (97) |
| 2010-11 | 498 | 38 | 13.1:1 | 16% (79) |
| 2000-01 | 557 | 42 | 13.3:1 | 14% (79) |
| 1990-91 | 310 | 25 | 12.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (504 to 511); teachers down 1% (38.9 to 38.5).
About SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL
As a mid-sized high school, SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL serves students in SEWARD, Nebraska. The school runs grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 511 students. High schools in Nebraska have about 391 students on average; enrollment here is 31% higher.
Besides SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL, SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS runs 2 other schools. The district enrolls 1,485 students.
SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL is 92% White by enrollment. Other reported shares: 4% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. That is in line with Seward County, where about 94% of residents are White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 14%.
SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1, with 38.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, high schools in Nebraska average 10.6:1. The school has 15% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Looking at the county, Seward County, the median household earns about $82,444 a year, roughly 33% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Seward County has 8 public schools with about 2,809 students, including SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL.
SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL is about 0.4 miles from SEWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, its nearest public school. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
Locale: Town: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Over 4 years, enrollment decreased by 16 students, from 527 to 511.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL. You can also rate the school on this page.
Seward County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,641
Census ACS
Median income
$82,444
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,809 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- SEWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 558 students
- SEWARD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 416 students
Other schools in SEWARD
- SEWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 558 students
- SEWARD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 416 students
Other Seward High schools
One other US public school is named Seward High. SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL is the largest of the 2.
- Seward High SchoolSeward, AK · 173 students
Nearby schools
- SEWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.4 mi · 558
- SEWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL0.8 mi · 416
- MILFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL10.3 mi · 430
- MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL10.5 mi · 379
- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT DWIGHT12.0 mi · 52
- MALCOLM JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL12.0 mi · 302
Frequently asked questions
About SEWARD HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL?
SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 511 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL serve?
SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 13.3:1 (39 FTE teachers).
How diverse is SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL?
SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL?
SEWARD HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by SEWARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Seward County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.