WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL
WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the WOOD RIVER RURAL SCHOOLS school district, located in WOOD RIVER, NE with about 160 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 12 teachers, WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL, located in Wood River, Nebraska, serves as a central hub for secondary education within its rural community. As a part of the Wood River Rural Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The school typically fosters a close-knit environment where smaller class sizes allow for personalized attention and strong faculty-student relationships, reflecting the values of a small-town Nebraska community.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school emphasizes a well-rounded development through various extracurricular activities, including athletics, music, and vocational programs. These offerings are designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and community engagement. By balancing core curriculum requirements with hands-on learning opportunities, WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to grow both personally and academically while navigating the challenges of a modern educational landscape.
For more information, contact WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL at (308) 583-2249 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WOOD RIVER, NE 68883-0518
(308) 583-2249
WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WOOD RIVER, NE with about 160 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- WOOD RIVER RURAL SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 160
- Teachers:
- 12.85
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 160 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.