Waverly High School

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Waverly High School ranks 97 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Waverly High School is a public high school located in Waverly, Nebraska, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 682 students. The school is part of the Waverly School District 145, which is ranked 29th out of 212 districts in Nebraska and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Waverly High School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.52%) compared to nearby schools like North Star High School (53.81%) and Lincoln East High School (78.17%). Additionally, Waverly High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 18.64% to 20.3% over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than the nearby Lincoln Northeast High School (61.75%).

While Waverly High School's academic performance is consistently strong, the school's performance for students from low-income families has been mixed, ranging from a high ranking of 10th out of 74 Nebraska high schools in 2021-2022 to a low ranking of 61st out of 83 in 2020-2021. This suggests that the school may need to focus on supporting students from low-income families to ensure equitable outcomes. Overall, Waverly High School's stable and well-resourced educational environment, with higher per-student spending compared to the state average, could serve as a model for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

13401 Amberly Rd
Waverly, NE 68462-0426

(402) 786-2765

District: Waverly School District 145

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,349

Feeder schools for Waverly High School:

Elementary:	Eagle Elementary School
	Evelyn Hamlow Elementary
	Waverly Intermediate School
Middle:	Waverly Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 682

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waverly High School ranks better than 54.9% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Waverly High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waverly High School is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Waverly High School employs 43.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waverly High School is $14,349.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Waverly High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waverly High School 97^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Waverly High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Waverly School District 145:

SchoolDigger ranks Waverly School District 145 29^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waverly High School

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Rank History for all students at Waverly High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	39.39	190^th	249	23.7%
2007	49.86	147^th	247	40.5%
2008	43.12	185^th	252	26.6%
2009	47.76	151^st	251	39.8%
2010	63.46	85^th	249	65.9%
2011	62.23	88^th	252	65.1%
2012	49.43	141^st	245	42.4%
2013	46.22	148^th	247	40.1%
2014	69.68	74^th	247	70.0%
2015	68.39	63^rd	242	74.0%
2016	66.74	79^th	246	67.9%
2017	61.50	84^th	219	61.6%
2018	61.27	85^th	219	61.2%
2019	68.54	56^th	217	74.2%
2021	58.15	83^rd	209	60.3%
2022	66.76	56^th	202	72.3%
2023	54.90	97^th	215	54.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waverly High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	60.78	25^th	79	68.4%
2021	29.43	61^st	83	26.5%
2022	78.69	10^th	74	86.5%
2023	61.93	30^th	89	66.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Waverly High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	59.66	59^th	144	59.0%
2019	51.57	75^th	142	47.2%
2021	52.92	65^th	138	52.9%
2022	62.52	46^th	132	65.2%
2023	67.88	39^th	136	71.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Waverly High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	58.94	55^th	138	60.1%
2019	79.25	27^th	140	80.7%
2021	54.74	58^th	130	55.4%
2022	61.66	49^th	135	63.7%
2023	38.55	85^th	135	37.0%

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Rank History for White students at Waverly High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	55.45	93^rd	205	54.6%
2019	60.82	73^rd	207	64.7%
2021	49.76	97^th	200	51.5%
2022	61.03	74^th	196	62.2%
2023	44.75	115^th	206	44.2%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waverly High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	446	2	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	458
1989	414	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	420
1990	418	2	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	426
1991	399	2	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	408
1992	416	0	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	424
1993	440	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	443
1994	459	0	2	0	4	n/a	n/a	465
1995	527	0	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	539
1996	527	0	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	539
1997	537	1	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	545
1998	562	1	4	3	4	n/a	n/a	574
1999	574	1	3	2	4	n/a	n/a	584
2000	586	3	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	598
2001	564	4	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	576
2002	567	2	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	579
2003	567	2	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	579
2004	564	2	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	576
2005	544	2	1	4	5	n/a	n/a	556
2006	522	3	2	6	3	n/a	n/a	536
2007	528	2	2	8	3	n/a	n/a	543
2008	500	4	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	515
2009	534	4	2	7	4	n/a	n/a	551
2010	535	1	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	548
2011	535	1	3	11	0	0	1	551
2012	549	0	5	8	0	0	2	564
2013	544	2	2	10	0	0	1	559
2014	531	2	5	13	0	0	2	553
2015	540	3	4	13	0	0	3	563
2016	560	3	4	15	1	0	4	587
2017	562	3	5	16	1	0	3	590
2018	582	2	1	19	1	0	3	608
2019	603	4	1	18	2	0	4	632
2020	600	7	3	18	0	0	9	637
2021	606	4	4	20	0	0	15	649
2022	625	9	5	19	0	0	17	675
2023	631	10	5	20	0	0	16	682

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waverly High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	458	30.4	15.0	7.6
1989	420	27.9	15.0	6.7
1990	426	28.9	14.7	6.6
1991	408	27.1	15.0	6.1
1992	424	26.3	16.1	6.6
1993	443	27.8	15.9	8.6
1994	465	29.1	16.0	7.7
1995	539	31.2	17.3	3.5
1996	539	31.2	17.3	3.5
1997	545	31.6	17.2	4.2
1998	574	32.7	17.6	3.8
1999	584	32.9	17.8	10.3
2000	598	34.2	17.5	11
2001	576	34.9	16.5	12.3
2002	579	35.4	16.4	13.1
2003	579	35.4	16.4	13.1
2004	576	36.9	15.6	14.9
2005	556	37.9	14.7	13.8
2006	536	36.9	14.5	11.9
2007	543	37.4	14.5	14.5
2008	515	39.0	13.2	7.8
2009	551	37.1	14.9	14.2
2010	548	37.7	14.5	11.3
2011	551	35.7	15.4	15.1
2012	564	36.8	15.2	16.3
2013	559	38.1	14.6	15.6
2014	553	37.6	14.6	17.9
2015	563	37.0	15.2	18.8
2016	587	38.0	15.4	16.7
2017	590	37.5	15.7	15.1
2018	608	38.7	15.7	17.1
2019	632	38.7	16.3	21.2
2020	637	39.6	16.0	20.3
2021	649	41.6	15.5	18.6
2022	675	42.7	15.8	20.3
2023	682	43.6	15.6	19.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waverly High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	458	30.4	15.0	7.6
1989	420	27.9	15.0	6.7
1990	426	28.9	14.7	6.6
1991	408	27.1	15.0	6.1
1992	424	26.3	16.1	6.6
1993	443	27.8	15.9	8.6
1994	465	29.1	16.0	7.7
1995	539	31.2	17.3	3.5
1996	539	31.2	17.3	3.5
1997	545	31.6	17.2	4.2
1998	574	32.7	17.6	3.8
1999	584	32.9	17.8	10.3
2000	598	34.2	17.5	11
2001	576	34.9	16.5	12.3
2002	579	35.4	16.4	13.1
2003	579	35.4	16.4	13.1
2004	576	36.9	15.6	14.9
2005	556	37.9	14.7	13.8
2006	536	36.9	14.5	11.9
2007	543	37.4	14.5	14.5
2008	515	39.0	13.2	7.8
2009	551	37.1	14.9	14.2
2010	548	37.7	14.5	11.3
2011	551	35.7	15.4	15.1
2012	564	36.8	15.2	16.3
2013	559	38.1	14.6	15.6
2014	553	37.6	14.6	17.9
2015	563	37.0	15.2	18.8
2016	587	38.0	15.4	16.7
2017	590	37.5	15.7	15.1
2018	608	38.7	15.7	17.1
2019	632	38.7	16.3	21.2
2020	637	39.6	16.0	20.3
2021	649	41.6	15.5	18.6
2022	675	42.7	15.8	20.3
2023	682	43.6	15.6	19.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waverly High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$164 (1.4%)	$9,922 (84.6%)	$11,728
2020	$233 (1.9%)	$10,616 (85.0%)	$12,494
2021	$360 (2.7%)	$11,137 (82.9%)	$13,440
2022	$396 (2.9%)	$11,361 (83.4%)	$13,629
2023	$417 (2.9%)	$12,071 (84.1%)	$14,349

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waverly High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 56^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 97^th of 215 High schools	19.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly High School)	48.6	41.6	7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly School District 145)	48.6	41.6	7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Waverly High School)	40.7	32.5	8.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Waverly School District 145)	40.7	32.5	8.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Waverly High School)	35.7	28.6	7.1%
11th Grade Science (Waverly School District 145)	35.7	28.6	7.1%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	632	682	7.9%
African American	4	10	150%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	5	400%
Hispanic	18	20	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	603	631	4.6%
Two or More Races	4	16	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.2%	19.1%	2.1%

Schools Near Waverly High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waverly High School	Public	9-12	13401 Amberly Rd	Waverly	68462	Lancaster County	Waverly School District 145	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 786-2765	682	44	15.6	19.1%	631 (92.5%)	10 (1.5%)	20 (2.9%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)	54.9	97^th of 215 public high schools	54.9%		66.8	56^th of 202 public high schools	72.3%	41	41.6	32.5	28.6	$14,349	$417	$12,071
Lincoln Northeast High School	Public	9-12	2635 N 63rd St	Lincoln	68507	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1303	1,812	117	15.4	61.8%	1,038 (57.3%)	161 (8.9%)	360 (19.9%)	40 (2.2%)	17 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	193 (10.7%)	12.1	198^th of 215 public high schools	7.9%		10.2	188^th of 202 public high schools	6.9%	10	21.6	14.4	12.4	$15,046	$668	$12,139
Lps Career Academy	Public	11-12	8800 O Street	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1316	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Morton School	Public	7-12	2311 N 60th St	Lincoln	68507	Lancaster County	Morton School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 471-1646	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Nebraska Youth Academy	Public	8-12	5900 Walker	Lincoln	68507	Lancaster County	Nebraska Youth Academy	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 471-1646	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Star High School	Public	9-12	5801 N 33rd St	Lincoln	68504	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1305	2,072	128	16.2	55.4%	1,115 (53.8%)	189 (9.1%)	455 (22.0%)	147 (7.1%)	9 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	156 (7.5%)	20.3	175^th of 215 public high schools	18.6%		22.7	161^st of 202 public high schools	20.3%	14	23.3	20.6	18.2	$14,100	$909	$11,452
Lincoln East High School	Public	9-12	1000 S 70th St	Lincoln	68510	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1302	2,268	127	17.8	21.2%	1,773 (78.2%)	48 (2.1%)	175 (7.7%)	130 (5.7%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	137 (6.0%)	74.9	46^th of 215 public high schools	78.6%		81.9	28^th of 202 public high schools	86.1%	18	43.8	42.0	39.7	$13,347	$625	$11,184
Lps Graduation Pathways Program	Public	10-12	300 South 48th St	Lincoln	68510	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1868	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bryan Community School	Public	9-12	300 South 48th Street	Lincoln	68510	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1308	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bay High Focus Program	Public	9-12	2005 Y Street	Lincoln	68503	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 436-1317	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waverly High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Waverly High School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Waverly High School

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Schools Near Waverly High School

Waverly High School

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Morton School

Nebraska Youth Academy

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Lps Graduation Pathways Program

Bryan Community School

Bay High Focus Program

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