Enrollment
341
High
DISTRICT 272 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317821001682
WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL
2201 N LOCUST, WAHOO, NE 68066 · (402) 443-4332 · Saunders County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL341 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
13.6:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
77 students
DISTRICT 32% · 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 | 98 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 81 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 82 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 80 | 23% |
Student demographics
21%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 WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL this school | 341 | 22.6% | N/A |
| MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL MILFORD | 379 | 22.4% | 70.7% |
| DOUGLAS CO WEST HIGH SCHOOL VALLEY | 326 | 22.1% | N/A |
| SECONDARY SCH AT RAYMOND RAYMOND | 237 | 20.3% | 55.9% |
| ST PAUL JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL ST PAUL | 277 | 26.0% | 63.5% |
| PLATTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL PLATTSMOUTH | 474 | 26.6% | 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 WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 341 | #65 of 274 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #48 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.0% | #76 of 107 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 22.6% | #130 of 177 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.6% | #22 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
341
+9 (+3%) vs 2020
+44% since 1990-91, when it was 237
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 15.8:1
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 | 341 | 25.1 | 13.6:1 | 23% (77) |
| 2023-24 | 326 | 24.7 | 13.2:1 | 26% (84) |
| 2022-23 | 345 | 22.2 | 15.5:1 | 23% (81) |
| 2020-21 | 332 | 21 | 15.8:1 | 29% (95) |
| 2017-18 | 311 | 23.9 | 13.0:1 | 25% (79) |
| 2015-16 | 288 | 22 | 13.1:1 | 29% (83) |
| 2010-11 | 272 | 21 | 12.9:1 | 28% (76) |
| 2000-01 | 270 | 19 | 14.2:1 | 13% (36) |
| 1990-91 | 237 | 18 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 10% (311 to 341); teachers up 5% (23.9 to 25.1).
About WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL
WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high school in Nebraska, located in WAHOO. Enrollment totals 341 students across grades 9 through 12.
Besides WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL, WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS runs 3 other schools. The district enrolls 1,088 students.
The share of students at WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL who are White is 89%. Other groups make up 7% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. A diversity index of 21% means there is a 21% chance two randomly chosen students at WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL are from different groups.
The school's 25.1 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. High schools in Nebraska have an average ratio of 10.6:1. At WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL, 23% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. Public schools in Saunders County average a similar 26%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Saunders County show that the median household earns about $94,066 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 33%, and about 5% of people live in poverty. Saunders County has 18 public schools with about 3,755 students, including WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL from the closest public school, WAHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL. Other public schools within five miles: 3.
The NCES locale for WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL is Town: Distant, which covers schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
The school's enrollment rose 3% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 15.8:1; by 2024-25 it was 13.6:1.
On allk12, people connected to WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Members of the school community can share what they know.
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 WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- WAHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 475 students
- WAHOO MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 226 students
- WAHOO PRE-SCHOOLElementary · 46 students
Other schools in WAHOO
- WAHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 475 students
- WAHOO MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 226 students
- WAHOO PRE-SCHOOLElementary · 46 students
Nearby schools
- WAHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 226
- WAHOO PRE-SCHOOL0.2 mi · 46
- WAHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.2 mi · 475
- MEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL7.0 mi · 141
- MEAD HIGH SCHOOL7.2 mi · 112
- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT CERESCO11.5 mi · 134
Frequently asked questions
About WAHOO HIGH SCHOOLHow large is WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL?
WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 341 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL serve?
WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 13.6:1 students per teacher at WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL?
WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Saunders County.
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