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SCHUYLER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

401 ADAM ST, SCHUYLER, NE 68661SCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
623
Students
Total enrolled
77%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 11% vs nat'l
$14,300
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
58/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 623 students in grades 09–12 in SCHUYLER, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,300 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 58th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SCHUYLER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a large high in SCHUYLER, Nebraska, serving grades 09–12 with 623 students. The district invests $14,300 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 77% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at SCHUYLER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

623
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
44
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution320 male · 303 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 382 students
Student Composition
12%
85%
White12%
Hispanic / Latino85%
Black2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317645001575

Academic Outcomes at SCHUYLER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
75-79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
77%
State avg
83%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 58th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68661

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,300Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,300
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,292
Student Support$2,717
Administration$1,716
Operations$2,145
Other$1,430
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,300 spent per student, an estimated $6,335 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
28%
57%
State government
28.4%
Local (property tax)
57.4%
Federal programs
14.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
SCHUYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOLSCHUYLER ELEMENTARY-FISHER'S
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Middle
SCHUYLER MIDDLE SCHOOLRICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyColfax County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (402)352-2421
NCES ID: 317645001575
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SCHUYLER seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Elem
SCHUYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
621 students · PK–05
● 58 opp74% FRL
Mid
SCHUYLER MIDDLE SCHOOL
401 students · 06–08
● 58 opp70% FRL
Other
NORTH WARD PREKINDERGARTEN
98 students · PK–PK
● 58 opp33% FRL
Other
SCHUYLER HEADSTART
91 students · PK–PK
● 58 opp27% FRL
Elem
DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
56 students · PK–01
● 58 opp63% FRL
Mid
RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
48 students · 02–08
● 57 opp63% FRL
Elem
SCHUYLER ELEMENTARY-FISHER'S
46 students · PK–08
● 58 opp48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
401 ADAM ST, SCHUYLER, NE 68661
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.