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WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
4
Schools
1,085
Students
$13,763
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
30.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 1,085 students across 4 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,763 is near the national average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 60/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WAHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05456
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WAHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08235
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL09–12345
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WAHOO PRE-SCHOOLPK–PK49
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,763Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
16%
75%
State
15.9%
Local (property tax)
75.1%
Federal
8.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (75%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,085
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score60/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,085 students.
What is the graduation rate for WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $13,763 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
31% of students in WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 60/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.