WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL

682 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Waverly High School, located at 13401 Amberly Rd in Waverly, Nebraska, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community. As part of the School District 145, the school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded students. It typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, a variety of elective courses, and opportunities for extracurricular involvement, such as athletics, arts, and student-led organizations.

The school is a focal point of Waverly, reflecting the values of a tight-knit Midwestern community. By focusing on preparing students for life after graduation—whether through college pathways, vocational training, or the workforce—Waverly High School strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and character necessary for future success. Its facilities and programming are designed to encourage student engagement, school spirit, and a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community.

682

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	631
Hispanic	20
Black	10
Asian	5
Two or More	16

White
631 (92.5 %)
Hispanic
20 (2.9 %)
Two or More
16 (2.3 %)
Black
10 (1.5 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)

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:	WAVERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 145
Phone:	(402)786-2765
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 9 181

Grade 10 162

Grade 11 155

Grade 12 184