Wakefield High School

Summary:

Wakefield High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Wakefield, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 225 students. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and focus on supporting economically disadvantaged students.

One of Wakefield High School's key differentiators is its significantly higher Hispanic student population (60.44%) compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a majority white student body. Despite this diversity, the school's white and Hispanic student subgroups perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20 and top 19 in the state, respectively, for the 2022-2023 school year. Wakefield High School also outperforms the state average in several key test score metrics, including ACT English Language Arts, ACT Mathematics, and ACT Science.

Another notable aspect of Wakefield High School is its relatively high percentage of students (59.56%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's above-average per-student spending of $19,801 in the 2022-2023 school year suggests that it is allocating resources to support its economically disadvantaged student population. While Wakefield High School's performance has been inconsistent over the years, its strengths in serving its diverse student body and supporting economically disadvantaged students make it an attractive option for families seeking a high-performing, equitable educational environment.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 802 Highland
       Wakefield, NE  68784-0330


(402) 287-2012

District: Wakefield Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,801 Help


Feeder schools for Wakefield High School:

Elementary:    Wakefield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.4%
White:
39.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wakefield High School ranks worse than 50.4% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wakefield High School ranks better than 58.1% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.2. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wakefield High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.4%), White (39.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wakefield High School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Wakefield High School employs 19.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wakefield High School is $19,801.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wakefield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wakefield High School 118th of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Wakefield High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Wakefield High School 90th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Wakefield High School in the ranking list.)

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Wakefield Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wakefield Public Schools 125th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wakefield High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wakefield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.67 204th 226 9.7%
2007 21.14 207th 227 8.8%
2008 34.10 209th 245 14.7%
2009 35.90 203rd 243 16.5%
2010 36.36 194th 254 23.6%
2011 35.17 184th 246 25.2%
2012 34.49 202nd 255 20.8%
2013 40.13 172nd 248 30.6%
2014 52.05 123rd 252 51.2%
2015 50.19 143rd 256 44.1%
2016 45.61 150th 255 41.2%
2017 59.99 88th 236 62.7%
2018 36.49 153rd 225 32.0%
2019 58.00 96th 247 61.1%
2021 45.78 125th 223 43.9%
2022 43.86 146th 249 41.4%
2023 54.13 120th 238 49.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wakefield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.31 87th 120 27.5%
2019 49.16 71st 123 42.3%
2021 50.56 56th 115 51.3%
2022 55.46 54th 118 54.2%
2023 71.50 30th 144 79.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Wakefield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.53 84th 147 42.9%
2019 63.33 51st 156 67.3%
2021 37.82 93rd 137 32.1%
2022 40.76 98th 150 34.7%
2023 33.96 103rd 146 29.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wakefield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.83 102nd 141 27.7%
2019 51.33 81st 153 47.1%
2021 53.06 64th 144 55.6%
2022 47.48 93rd 160 41.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Wakefield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.97 46th 56 17.9%
2019 41.01 35th 62 43.5%
2021 49.86 30th 59 49.2%
2022 49.79 27th 61 55.7%
2023 63.70 25th 67 62.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Wakefield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.25 49th 234 79.1%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wakefield High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Wakefield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.32 202nd 249 18.9%
2007 33.70 210th 247 15.0%
2008 53.50 144th 252 42.9%
2009 22.00 235th 251 6.4%
2010 42.27 182nd 249 26.9%
2011 66.50 72nd 252 71.4%
2012 36.44 184th 245 24.9%
2013 35.20 183rd 247 25.9%
2014 47.04 141st 247 42.9%
2015 64.62 73rd 242 69.8%
2016 59.34 106th 246 56.9%
2017 34.47 145th 219 33.8%
2018 53.06 105th 219 52.1%
2019 57.93 86th 217 60.4%
2021 21.06 175th 209 16.3%
2022 58.25 79th 202 60.9%
2023 58.20 90th 215 58.1%
See the entire list of Nebraska High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wakefield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.35 13th 74 82.4%
2023 44.53 43rd 89 51.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Wakefield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.74 106th 142 25.4%
2021 60.51 53rd 138 61.6%
2022 15.95 113th 132 14.4%
2023 64.62 46th 136 66.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Wakefield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.92 17th 140 87.9%
2022 72.56 35th 135 74.1%
2023 45.34 75th 135 44.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Wakefield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.13 18th 43 58.1%
2022 77.67 7th 41 82.9%
2023 49.24 19th 41 53.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Wakefield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.78 16th 205 92.2%
2019 67.39 57th 207 72.5%
2022 89.40 13th 196 93.4%
2023 93.28 8th 206 96.1%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wakefield High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 165 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1989 168 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1990 171 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1991 175 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1992 179 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1993 172 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1994 172 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1995 170 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1996 170 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1997 181 0 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1998 184 0 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1999 188 0 6 18 0 n/a n/a 12 224
2000 189 0 5 31 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2001 188 0 4 27 1 n/a n/a 0 220
2002 198 1 5 38 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2003 198 1 5 38 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2004 186 0 6 52 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2005 182 0 4 59 1 n/a n/a 0 246
2006 169 0 3 69 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2007 157 0 4 71 1 n/a n/a 0 233
2008 146 0 2 66 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2009 132 0 2 67 2 n/a n/a 0 203
2010 118 1 1 78 4 n/a n/a 0 202
2011 103 1 1 92 4 0 0 0 201
2012 101 0 1 91 2 0 0 0 195
2013 93 0 0 91 1 0 0 0 185
2014 94 0 0 87 2 1 0 0 184
2015 100 3 0 90 2 0 0 0 195
2016 97 3 0 93 0 0 0 0 193
2017 99 4 1 93 0 0 0 0 197
2018 100 4 0 98 0 0 0 0 202
2019 102 3 0 102 0 0 0 0 207
2020 95 3 0 119 0 0 0 0 217
2021 89 1 0 128 0 0 0 0 218
2022 90 0 0 122 0 0 0 0 212
2023 89 0 0 136 0 0 0 0 225

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 Wakefield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 166 16.0 10.3 21.1
1989 169 16.4 10.3 19.5
1990 172 16.6 10.3 14
1991 176 17.3 10.1 10.8
1992 180 17.7 10.1 14.4
1993 173 17.6 9.8 16.8
1994 176 17.6 10.0 17
1995 179 17.3 10.3 14
1996 179 17.3 10.3 14
1997 195 17.5 11.1 11.8
1998 207 18.3 11.3 13
1999 224 17.6 12.7 33.5
2000 225 17.0 13.2 32.9
2001 220 17.6 12.5 22.3
2002 242 18.6 13.0 31
2003 242 18.6 13.0 31
2004 245 17.1 14.3 34.7
2005 246 17.5 14.1 37.4
2006 241 17.6 13.7 37.3
2007 233 17.6 13.2 36.1
2008 214 20.9 10.2 36
2009 203 18.6 10.9 41.9
2010 202 17.8 11.3 47
2011 201 17.4 11.5 55.2
2012 195 17.2 11.2 55.4
2013 185 15.0 12.3 48.1
2014 184 16.2 11.3 48.4
2015 195 17.0 11.4 50.8
2016 193 17.0 11.3 53.4
2017 197 17.7 11.1 44.2
2018 202 17.3 11.6 54
2019 207 16.8 12.3 52.7
2020 217 16.8 12.9 53
2021 218 16.9 12.8 58.3
2022 212 17.9 11.7 55.7
2023 225 19.2 11.7 59.6

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 Wakefield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 166 16.0 10.3 21.1
1989 169 16.4 10.3 19.5
1990 172 16.6 10.3 14
1991 176 17.3 10.1 10.8
1992 180 17.7 10.1 14.4
1993 173 17.6 9.8 16.8
1994 176 17.6 10.0 17
1995 179 17.3 10.3 14
1996 179 17.3 10.3 14
1997 195 17.5 11.1 11.8
1998 207 18.3 11.3 13
1999 224 17.6 12.7 33.5
2000 225 17.0 13.2 32.9
2001 220 17.6 12.5 22.3
2002 242 18.6 13.0 31
2003 242 18.6 13.0 31
2004 245 17.1 14.3 34.7
2005 246 17.5 14.1 37.4
2006 241 17.6 13.7 37.3
2007 233 17.6 13.2 36.1
2008 214 20.9 10.2 36
2009 203 18.6 10.9 41.9
2010 202 17.8 11.3 47
2011 201 17.4 11.5 55.2
2012 195 17.2 11.2 55.4
2013 185 15.0 12.3 48.1
2014 184 16.2 11.3 48.4
2015 195 17.0 11.4 50.8
2016 193 17.0 11.3 53.4
2017 197 17.7 11.1 44.2
2018 202 17.3 11.6 54
2019 207 16.8 12.3 52.7
2020 217 16.8 12.9 53
2021 218 16.9 12.8 58.3
2022 212 17.9 11.7 55.7
2023 225 19.2 11.7 59.6

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 Wakefield High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $155 (1.1%) $12,805 (87.0%) $14,716
2020 $388 (2.6%) $13,121 (86.3%) $15,209
2021 $941 (5.7%) $13,682 (83.6%) $16,371
2022 $1,278 (7.0%) $14,653 (79.7%) $18,375
2023 $891 (4.5%) $16,380 (82.7%) $19,801

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wakefield High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 96th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 120th of 238 Middle schools
 11.6%
Ranks 86th of 217 High schoolsRanks 90th of 215 High schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wakefield High School)5837
 21%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wakefield Public Schools)5837
 21%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield High School)7166
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Public Schools)7166
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wakefield High School)5170
 19%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wakefield Public Schools)5170
 19%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield High School)4787
 40%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Public Schools)4787
 40%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Wakefield High School)5773
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Wakefield Public Schools)5773
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wakefield High School)61.341.7
 19.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Wakefield Public Schools)61.341.7
 19.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield High School)32.330.6
 1.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield Public Schools)32.330.6
 1.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Wakefield High School)25.833.3
 7.5%
   11th Grade Science (Wakefield Public Schools)25.833.3
 7.5%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students207225
 8.7%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic102136
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White10289
 12.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.7%59.6%
 6.9%


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Elementary : Wakefield Elementary School

Wakefield High School ranks 90th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended Wakefield High School.

Students at Wakefield High School are 60% Hispanic, 40% White.


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