Very Good
#354 of 967 schools in NE
Top 37% in state
Waverly High School
High School · Waverly School District 145 · Waverly, NE
A Waverly School District 145 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14511 HEYWOOD ST PO BOX 426, Waverly, NE 68462
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waverly High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
20%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Waverly 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low55/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,023
Median home value
$295,800
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
1.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Waverly School District 145
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,036NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waverly High School is listed in WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waverly High School
Waverly High School is a public high school in Waverly, NE, part of Waverly School District 145, serving approximately 680 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #354 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waverly High School
What grades does Waverly High School serve?
Waverly High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waverly High School?
Waverly High School has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waverly High School rank in NE?
Waverly High School ranks #354 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Waverly High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waverly High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Waverly High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waverly High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waverly High School a charter school?
No, Waverly High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waverly High School a Title I school?
No, Waverly High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waverly High School?
20.0% of students at Waverly 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
- 680
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (402) 786-2765
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 68462)
- 4,864
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 68462; 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
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