Enrollment
323
High
DISTRICT 254 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 317852001702
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
611 W 7TH ST, WAYNE, NE 68787 · (402) 375-3150 · Wayne County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL323 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
14.7:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.7:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
91 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 | 79 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 85 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 93 | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 66 | 20% |
Student demographics
43%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · 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 WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL this school | 323 | 28.2% | N/A |
| LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL COLUMBUS | 344 | 32.0% | N/A |
| SUTTON SECONDARY SCHOOL SUTTON | 174 | 29.3% | 65.5% |
| WILBER-CLATONIA HIGH SCHOOL WILBER | 193 | 32.6% | N/A |
| MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL MINDEN | 272 | 29.0% | N/A |
| HOLDREGE HIGH SCHOOL HOLDREGE | 337 | 33.8% | 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 WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 323 | #72 of 274 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #64 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.8% | #38 of 107 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 28.2% | #114 of 177 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +13.3% | #12 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
323
+34 (+12%) vs 2020
+11% since 1990-91, when it was 290
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 15.2:1
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 | 323 | 21.9 | 14.7:1 | 28% (91) |
| 2023-24 | 319 | 19.9 | 16.0:1 | 34% (108) |
| 2022-23 | 307 | 19.7 | 15.6:1 | 33% (101) |
| 2020-21 | 289 | 19 | 15.2:1 | 36% (104) |
| 2017-18 | 285 | 19.1 | 14.9:1 | 32% (92) |
| 2015-16 | 269 | 21 | 12.8:1 | 29% (79) |
| 2010-11 | 282 | 20 | 14.1:1 | 26% (72) |
| 2000-01 | 331 | 21 | 15.8:1 | 20% (66) |
| 1990-91 | 290 | 22 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (285 to 323); teachers up 15% (19.1 to 21.9).
About WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL is a small high school in WAYNE, Nebraska, under WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. It reports enrollment of 323 students in grades 9 through 12.
The district, WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, operates 4 schools serving 1,016 students.
Federal enrollment data show WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL is 72% White. Other groups include 23% Hispanic and 2% Black. The county population is about 86% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 43, compared with 70 nationally.
Classroom staffing at WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL totals 21.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. Statewide, high schools in Nebraska average 10.6:1. Federal data show 28% of students (91) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Wayne County is 40%.
The school is in Wayne County, where median household income comes to about $66,215, roughly 30% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Wayne County counts 9 public schools with about 1,837 students.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL from the closest public school, WAYNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Within five miles are 3 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL is Town: Distant.
By 2024-25, enrollment had risen to 323, from 289 in 2020-21.
The allk12 page for WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,844
Census ACS
Median income
$66,215
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
1,837 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
- WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 499 students
- WAYNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 148 students
- WAYNE EARLY LEARNING CENTERElementary · 46 students
Other schools in WAYNE
- WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 499 students
- WAYNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 148 students
- WAYNE EARLY LEARNING CENTERElementary · 46 students
- TOWER SCHOOLCombined
Other Wayne High schools
5 other US public schools in 6 states are named Wayne High. WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL is the 4th largest of the 6.
- Wayne High SchoolHuber Heights, OH · 1,772 students
- Wayne High SchoolFort Wayne, IN · 1,398 students
- Wayne High SchoolWayne, WV · 525 students
- Wayne HighBICKNELL, UT · 190 students
- Wayne High SchoolWayne, OK · 147 students
Nearby schools
- WAYNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 148
- WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.3 mi · 499
- WAYNE EARLY LEARNING CENTER1.0 mi · 46
- WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL8.3 mi · 234
- WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL8.3 mi · 341
- WINSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL8.8 mi · 136
Frequently asked questions
About WAYNE HIGH SCHOOLHow large is WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL?
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 323 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL serve?
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 14.7:1 students per teacher at WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 72% White, 23% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
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