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#81 of 967 schools in NE

Top 8% in state

Wahoo High School

High School · Wahoo Public Schools · Wahoo, NE

A high school in Wahoo, NE where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2201 N LOCUST, Wahoo, NE 68066

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$14,969
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Wahoo High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wahoo High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average635/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wahoo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,324

Median home value

$246,100

Median rent

$908/mo

College educated

33.1%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bishop Neumann High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.17–121.5 mi271Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Wahoo Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$14,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wahoo High School is listed in WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wahoo High School

Wahoo High School is a public high school in Wahoo, NE, part of Wahoo Public Schools, serving approximately 326 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wahoo High School

What grades does Wahoo High School serve?

Wahoo High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wahoo High School?

Wahoo High School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahoo High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wahoo High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wahoo High School rank in NE?

Wahoo High School ranks #81 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Wahoo High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wahoo High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Wahoo High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wahoo High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wahoo High School a charter school?

No, Wahoo High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wahoo High School a Title I school?

No, Wahoo High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wahoo High School?

25.8% of students at Wahoo High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
326
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Saunders County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 68066)
5,725
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
37.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68066; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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