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Wallace High School

Summary:

Wallace High School is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in the rural town of Wallace, Nebraska. With just 83 students, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. Wallace High School is part of the Wallace Public School District 65 R, which is ranked 10th out of 212 school districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic excellence is evident in its students' standardized test scores. In the 11th grade, 60% of students scored proficient or better in ACT/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.23%, and 66.67% scored proficient or better in ACT/Science, compared to 25.25% statewide. The school also excels in 8th-grade NSCAS/Science, with 86% of students scoring proficient or better, well above the state average of 64%. This consistent high performance has earned Wallace High School a top-11 ranking among Nebraska high schools.

The school's small size and low student-teacher ratio of 7.3 to 1 likely contribute to its academic success, as students may receive more personalized attention and support. Additionally, the school serves a student population with a relatively higher socioeconomic status, as indicated by the lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 151 N Wallace Rd
       Wallace, NE  69169-8016

(308) 387-4323

District: Wallace Public School District 65 R

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,862 Help


Feeder schools for Wallace High School:

Elementary:    Wallace Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.2 Help
Number of students:  77

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
11.7%
Two or more races:
3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wallace High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wallace High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.79. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wallace High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.4%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wallace High School is 6.2. (See more...)
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Compare Wallace High School employs 12.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wallace High School is $28,862.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Wallace High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.42 152nd 226 32.7%
2007 28.22 193rd 227 15.0%
2008 71.59 32nd 245 86.9%
2009 31.32 220th 243 9.5%
2010 31.10 212th 254 16.5%
2013 43.24 160th 248 35.5%
2014 39.06 173rd 252 31.3%
2015 45.19 160th 256 37.5%
2016 37.91 173rd 255 32.2%
2017 20.45 206th 236 12.7%
2019 25.53 199th 247 19.4%
2023 73.60 50th 238 79.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wallace High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Wallace High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.12 50th 249 79.9%
2007 67.71 61st 247 75.3%
2008 72.88 40th 252 84.1%
2009 39.78 181st 251 27.9%
2010 33.28 208th 249 16.5%
2011 73.50 52nd 252 79.4%
2012 56.12 115th 245 53.1%
2013 23.55 211th 247 14.6%
2014 73.25 58th 247 76.5%
2016 19.36 218th 246 11.4%
2017 19.05 184th 219 16.0%
2018 55.54 97th 219 55.7%
2023 89.79 11th 215 94.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Wallace High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.49 7th 206 96.6%
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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 Wallace High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1989 77 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1990 87 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1991 97 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1992 97 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1993 96 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1994 95 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1995 88 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1996 88 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1997 75 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1998 85 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1999 76 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2000 75 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2001 78 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2002 86 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2003 86 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2004 87 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2005 82 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2006 85 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2007 84 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 92
2008 72 1 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 87
2009 70 0 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 82
2010 70 0 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 86
2011 65 0 0 13 3 0 2 0 83
2012 68 0 2 6 2 0 2 0 80
2013 71 1 1 7 2 0 2 0 84
2014 68 2 1 10 3 0 2 0 86
2015 74 2 1 9 2 0 3 0 91
2016 80 0 0 9 1 0 5 0 95
2017 87 1 0 11 0 0 4 0 103
2018 80 1 0 11 0 0 3 0 95
2019 71 1 0 13 0 0 5 0 90
2020 71 2 0 11 0 0 4 0 88
2021 67 1 0 13 0 0 2 0 83
2022 66 0 0 13 0 0 3 0 82
2023 69 0 0 11 0 0 3 0 83
2024 65 0 0 9 0 0 3 0 77

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 Wallace High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 78 9.5 8.2 19.2
1989 78 10.3 7.5 21.8
1990 88 10.5 8.3 14.8
1991 99 10.2 9.7 14.1
1992 99 10.0 9.9 19.2
1993 99 10.4 9.5 21.2
1994 97 11.4 8.5 16.5
1995 91 10.8 8.4 0
1996 91 10.8 8.4 0
1997 76 10.2 7.5 11.8
1998 86 10.4 8.3 19.8
1999 77 10.1 7.6 32.5
2000 78 10.3 7.6 20.5
2001 80 10.3 7.8 28.8
2002 88 9.9 8.9 26.1
2003 88 9.9 8.9 26.1
2004 94 9.6 9.8 28.7
2005 90 9.5 9.5 26.7
2006 95 10.8 8.8 22.1
2007 92 10.1 9.1 26.1
2008 87 9.9 8.8 35.6
2009 82 9.3 8.8 32.9
2010 86 9.4 9.1 30.2
2011 83 9.4 8.7 26.5
2012 80 9.4 8.5 38.8
2013 84 10.1 8.2 25
2014 86 9.8 8.7 26.7
2015 91 10.0 9.1 22
2016 95 10.0 9.5 23.2
2017 103 10.4 9.8 26.2
2018 95 10.9 8.6 26.3
2019 90 10.9 8.2 35.6
2020 88 11.4 7.6 33
2021 83 11.2 7.3 34.9
2022 82 11.2 7.3 29.3
2023 83 11.2 7.3 25.3
2024 77 12.2 6.2 24.7

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 Wallace High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 78 9.5 8.2 19.2
1989 78 10.3 7.5 21.8
1990 88 10.5 8.3 14.8
1991 99 10.2 9.7 14.1
1992 99 10.0 9.9 19.2
1993 99 10.4 9.5 21.2
1994 97 11.4 8.5 16.5
1995 91 10.8 8.4 0
1996 91 10.8 8.4 0
1997 76 10.2 7.5 11.8
1998 86 10.4 8.3 19.8
1999 77 10.1 7.6 32.5
2000 78 10.3 7.6 20.5
2001 80 10.3 7.8 28.8
2002 88 9.9 8.9 26.1
2003 88 9.9 8.9 26.1
2004 94 9.6 9.8 28.7
2005 90 9.5 9.5 26.7
2006 95 10.8 8.8 22.1
2007 92 10.1 9.1 26.1
2008 87 9.9 8.8 35.6
2009 82 9.3 8.8 32.9
2010 86 9.4 9.1 30.2
2011 83 9.4 8.7 26.5
2012 80 9.4 8.5 38.8
2013 84 10.1 8.2 25
2014 86 9.8 8.7 26.7
2015 91 10.0 9.1 22
2016 95 10.0 9.5 23.2
2017 103 10.4 9.8 26.2
2018 95 10.9 8.6 26.3
2019 90 10.9 8.2 35.6
2020 88 11.4 7.6 33
2021 83 11.2 7.3 34.9
2022 82 11.2 7.3 29.3
2023 83 11.2 7.3 25.3
2024 77 12.2 6.2 24.7

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 Wallace High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $143 (0.6%) $21,255 (87.6%) $24,266
2020 $176 (0.7%) $23,379 (89.4%) $26,163
2021 $288 (1.1%) $23,913 (88.7%) $26,961
2022 $301 (1.1%) $24,467 (86.1%) $28,424
2023 $455 (1.6%) $25,070 (86.9%) $28,862

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wallace 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 199th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 50th of 238 Middle schools
 59.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Wallace High School)4386
 43%
   8th Grade Science (Wallace Public School District 65 R)4386
 43%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wallace High School)54.646.7
 7.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Wallace Public School District 65 R)54.646.7
 7.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9083
 7.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1311
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White7169
 2.8%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.6%25.3%
 10.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wallace High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 77 students attended Wallace High School.

Students at Wallace High School are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Wallace High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wallace Elementary School


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