WAUSA HIGH SCHOOL

114 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Wausa High School is a small, public educational institution located in Wausa, Nebraska, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the focal point of the local school district, the institution is deeply embedded in the community, reflecting the values and tight-knit environment typical of rural Nebraska education. The school provides a standard core curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, attend a trade school, or pursue a university degree.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wausa High School is known for maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. Being part of a smaller district allows for a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and close relationships with faculty. The school typically engages in various extracurricular activities and athletic programs, which serve as central social outlets for the student body and help foster a strong sense of pride and engagement within the Wausa area.

114

Total Students

9.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAUSA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

White
108 (94.7 %)
Two or More
2 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (1.8 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.9 %)
Black
1 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WAUSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)586-2255
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 21

Grade 9 18

Grade 10 19

Grade 11 21

Grade 12 17