Is Wausa High School a good school?

Wausa High School ranks 142 nd of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wausa High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 114 students attended Wausa High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wausa High School?

Students at Wausa High School are 95% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Wausa High School?

Wausa High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Wausa Elementary School

Wausa High School

Summary:

Wausa High School is a public high school located in Wausa, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 114 students. The school is part of the Wausa Public Schools district, which is ranked 169 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wausa High School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (94.74%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 82.35% to 96.3% white students. The school has shown strong performance in some areas, such as 8th grade NSCAS Math (62% proficient) and 8th grade NSCAS Science (76% proficient), which exceed state averages. However, the school's 11th grade ACT scores in English, Math, and Science are below the state averages. Wausa High School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.83% to 35.09% over the past three years, which is higher than some of the nearby schools like Creighton Community High School and Crofton High School.

Wausa High School's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating significantly over the past decade, from a high of 10th in 2020-2021 to a low of 142nd in 2022-2023. The school's higher spending per student (from $16,163 in 2019-2020 to $20,570 in 2022-2023) and student-teacher ratio (12.4) compared to nearby schools may be factors to consider in understanding its performance and areas for improvement.

Detail:

Public 7-12

300 S Bismarck
Wausa, NE 68786-2038

(402) 586-2255

District: Wausa Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
142^nd of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,570

Feeder schools for Wausa High School:

Elementary:

Wausa Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 114

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

American Indian:

1.8%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wausa High School ranks worse than 65.4% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.68. (See more...)

Compare Details Wausa High School ranks worse than 66% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.79. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), American Indian (1.8%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wausa High School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Wausa High School employs 9.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wausa High School is $20,570.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wausa High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wausa High School 153^rd of 234 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Wausa High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Wausa High School 142^nd of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Wausa High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Wausa Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wausa Public Schools 169^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wausa High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wausa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	49.03	140^th	226	38.1%
2007	46.42	149^th	227	34.4%
2008	65.01	66^th	245	73.1%
2009	52.91	139^th	243	42.8%
2010	53.88	128^th	254	49.6%
2011	47.19	145^th	246	41.1%
2012	47.39	144^th	255	43.5%
2013	66.47	70^th	248	71.8%
2014	61.40	85^th	252	66.3%
2015	67.60	62^nd	256	75.8%
2016	75.20	41^st	255	83.9%
2017	64.78	73^rd	236	69.1%
2018	65.83	67^th	225	70.2%
2019	48.89	132^nd	247	46.6%
2021	54.55	99^th	223	55.6%
2022	68.24	66^th	249	73.5%
2023	41.68	155^th	238	34.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Wausa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	60.39	70^th	203	65.5%
2019	40.62	144^th	222	35.1%
2021	50.47	96^th	204	52.9%
2022	63.31	66^th	234	71.8%
2023	28.09	174^th	217	19.8%

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

Rank History for Wausa High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Wausa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	48.79	157^th	249	36.9%
2008	70.20	53^rd	252	79.0%
2009	39.77	182^nd	251	27.5%
2010	76.12	33^rd	249	86.7%
2011	65.31	77^th	252	69.4%
2012	66.31	71^st	245	71.0%
2013	76.46	37^th	247	85.0%
2014	84.89	24^th	247	90.3%
2015	57.38	101^st	242	58.3%
2016	71.08	61^st	246	75.2%
2017	79.80	30^th	219	86.3%
2018	86.85	19^th	219	91.3%
2019	73.63	49^th	217	77.4%
2021	91.41	10^th	209	95.2%
2022	45.43	115^th	202	43.1%
2023	34.79	142^nd	215	34.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Wausa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.40	32^nd	142	77.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Wausa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	76.43	34^th	205	83.4%
2019	66.82	60^th	207	71.0%
2021	87.38	17^th	200	91.5%
2022	41.28	119^th	196	39.3%
2023	28.83	157^th	206	23.8%

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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 Wausa High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	93	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	93
1989	87	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	87
1990	85	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	87
1991	98	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	98
1992	103	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	104
1993	106	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
1994	116	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	117
1995	120	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	124
1996	120	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	124
1997	111	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	114
1998	115	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	118
1999	109	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
2000	104	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	107
2001	106	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
2002	99	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	103
2003	99	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	103
2004	89	1	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	94
2005	97	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	98
2006	83	2	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	90
2007	80	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	85
2008	80	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	88
2009	88	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	92
2010	85	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	90
2011	90	2	0	2	0	0	0	94
2012	103	0	0	0	0	1	0	104
2013	99	0	0	0	0	0	3	102
2014	96	0	0	1	0	0	4	101
2015	97	0	0	1	0	0	3	101
2016	99	0	0	0	0	0	3	102
2017	102	0	0	0	0	0	2	104
2018	109	0	0	0	0	0	3	112
2019	110	0	0	0	0	0	4	114
2020	116	1	0	0	0	0	3	120
2021	110	1	0	0	0	0	3	114
2022	112	0	0	0	0	0	3	115
2023	108	1	0	1	2	0	2	114

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 Wausa High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	93	12.5	7.4	24.7
1989	87	12.2	7.1	19.5
1990	87	12.2	7.1	13.8
1991	98	13.1	7.4	12.2
1992	104	12.8	8.1	12.5
1993	106	13.4	7.9	18.9
1994	117	13.0	9.0	22.2
1995	124	13.2	9.4	38.7
1996	124	13.2	9.4	38.7
1997	114	12.8	8.9	20.2
1998	118	12.8	9.2	14.4
1999	113	12.0	9.4	35.4
2000	107	11.9	9.0	34.6
2001	108	10.3	10.5	36.1
2002	103	10.4	9.9	33
2003	103	10.4	9.9	33
2004	94	8.3	11.3	42.6
2005	98	8.3	11.8	46.9
2006	90	8.6	10.5	45.6
2007	85	8.7	9.8	56.5
2008	88	8.5	10.4	39.8
2009	92	8.5	10.8	41.3
2010	90	9.3	9.6	37.8
2011	94	8.8	10.6	44.7
2012	104	9.2	11.2	44.2
2013	102	9.2	11.0	44.1
2014	101	8.9	11.2	43.6
2015	101	9.0	11.2	38.6
2016	102	9.0	11.3	34.3
2017	104	10.2	10.1	38.5
2018	112	10.8	10.3	38.4
2019	114	9.7	11.6	36
2020	120	9.8	12.2	35
2021	114	11.0	10.3	35.1
2022	115	11.6	9.8	27.8
2023	114	9.1	12.4	30.7

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 Wausa High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	93	12.5	7.4	24.7
1989	87	12.2	7.1	19.5
1990	87	12.2	7.1	13.8
1991	98	13.1	7.4	12.2
1992	104	12.8	8.1	12.5
1993	106	13.4	7.9	18.9
1994	117	13.0	9.0	22.2
1995	124	13.2	9.4	38.7
1996	124	13.2	9.4	38.7
1997	114	12.8	8.9	20.2
1998	118	12.8	9.2	14.4
1999	113	12.0	9.4	35.4
2000	107	11.9	9.0	34.6
2001	108	10.3	10.5	36.1
2002	103	10.4	9.9	33
2003	103	10.4	9.9	33
2004	94	8.3	11.3	42.6
2005	98	8.3	11.8	46.9
2006	90	8.6	10.5	45.6
2007	85	8.7	9.8	56.5
2008	88	8.5	10.4	39.8
2009	92	8.5	10.8	41.3
2010	90	9.3	9.6	37.8
2011	94	8.8	10.6	44.7
2012	104	9.2	11.2	44.2
2013	102	9.2	11.0	44.1
2014	101	8.9	11.2	43.6
2015	101	9.0	11.2	38.6
2016	102	9.0	11.3	34.3
2017	104	10.2	10.1	38.5
2018	112	10.8	10.3	38.4
2019	114	9.7	11.6	36
2020	120	9.8	12.2	35
2021	114	11.0	10.3	35.1
2022	115	11.6	9.8	27.8
2023	114	9.1	12.4	30.7

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 Wausa High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$108 (0.7%)	$13,783 (86.3%)	$15,977
2020	$242 (1.5%)	$14,000 (86.6%)	$16,163
2021	$512 (2.7%)	$16,513 (86.9%)	$19,009
2022	$551 (2.8%)	$17,095 (87.1%)	$19,636
2023	$258 (1.3%)	$18,293 (88.9%)	$20,570

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wausa High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 132^nd of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 155^th of 238 Middle schools	11.7%
Ranks 49^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 142^nd of 215 High schools	43.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wausa High School)	45	44	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wausa Public Schools)	45	44	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wausa High School)	64	67	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wausa Public Schools)	64	67	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wausa High School)	50	57	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wausa Public Schools)	50	57	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wausa High School)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wausa Public Schools)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Wausa High School)	56	76	20%
8th Grade Science (Wausa Public Schools)	56	76	20%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wausa High School)	43.5	38.1	5.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wausa Public Schools)	43.5	38.1	5.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wausa High School)	60.9	23.8	37.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wausa Public Schools)	60.9	23.8	37.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Wausa High School)	34.8	19	15.7%
11th Grade Science (Wausa Public Schools)	34.8	19	15.7%
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	114	114
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	110	108	1.8%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36%	30.7%	5.3%

Schools Near Wausa High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)		NSCAS Mathematics (2023)		NSCAS Science (2023)	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	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	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
Wausa High School	Public	7-12	300 S Bismarck	Wausa	68786	Knox County	Wausa Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 586-2255	114	9	12.4	30.7%	108 (94.7%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	34.8	142^nd of 215 public high schools	34.0%		45.4	115^th of 202 public high schools	43.1%	27	44.0	57.0	67.0	62.0	76.0	38.1	23.8	19.0	$20,570	$258	$18,293
Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	311 E Benton	Bloomfield	68718	Knox County	Bloomfield Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 373-4800	136	14	9.9	44.9%	112 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (13.2%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.2	70^th of 215 public high schools	67.4%		70.6	49^th of 202 public high schools	75.7%	21	50.0	58.0	57.0	71.0	79.0	40.0	36.0	40.0	$24,899	$884	$18,740
Osmond High School	Public	7-12	202 W Prairie St	Osmond	68765	Pierce County	Osmond Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 748-3777	81	8	10.0	27.2%	78 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	96.7	4^th of 215 public high schools	98.1%		86.4	18^th of 202 public high schools	91.1%	14						66.7	73.3	46.7	$26,641	$430	$22,351
Randolph High School	Public	7-12	207 N Pierce St	Randolph	68771	Cedar County	Randolph Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 337-0252	106	13	8.0	34.9%	100 (94.3%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	90	10^th of 215 public high schools	95.3%		86.3	19^th of 202 public high schools	90.6%	9	55.0	68.0	65.0	63.0	77.0	52.6	68.4	42.1	$30,810	$1,274	$20,733
Plainview Secondary School	Public	7-12	301 W Pilcher	Plainview	68769	Pierce County	Plainview Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 582-4991	143	16	8.7	39.9%	130 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82.8	32^nd of 215 public high schools	85.1%		79.7	32^nd of 202 public high schools	84.2%		52.0	63.0	81.0	75.0	79.0	66.7	33.3	47.6	$26,658	$289	$21,171
Hartington Newcastle High School	Public	7-12	501 S Broadway	Hartington	68739	Cedar County	Hartington Newcastle Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 254-3947	164	18	9.3	40.9%	154 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	70.7	57^th of 215 public high schools	73.5%		84.8	21^st of 202 public high schools	89.6%	36	52.0	62.0	76.0	71.0	97.0	48.0	36.0	36.0	$22,116	$642	$18,584
Crofton High School	Public	7-12	89048 N Hwy 121	Crofton	68730	Knox County	Crofton Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 388-2440	178	19	9.1	22.5%	168 (94.4%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.2%)	61	83^rd of 215 public high schools	61.4%		55.6	88^th of 202 public high schools	56.4%	5	63.0		71.0	75.0		38.9	44.4	27.8	$23,353	$548	$19,521
Creighton Community High School	Public	7-12	1609 Redick Ave	Creighton	68729	Knox County	Creighton Community Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 358-5000	115	15	7.7	36.5%	104 (90.4%)	2 (1.7%)	2 (1.7%)	3 (2.6%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	53.0	61.0	67.0	60.0	43.0	33.3			$27,669	$1,074	$23,308

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