Wausa High School

Wausa High School is a regular public high school located in the remote rural area of Wausa, Nebraska, in Knox County. The school serves students from seventh through twelfth grade and has an enrollment of 105 students with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. With ten full-time equivalent teachers on staff, Wausa High School provides personalized attention to each student's learning needs.

Wausa High School holds a MySchoolScout Rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks as the 326th school in Nebraska among 974 schools, placing it at the 67th percentile for academic performance. The school’s average scores show that 50% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while a stronger 64% demonstrate proficiency or better in Math. Though the neighborhood around Wausa High School lacks detailed information, the rural setting offers a close-knit community where students and teachers have strong relationships.

With an enrollment of 105 students, Wausa High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Wausa High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.