WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

(402)287-2012

234 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Wakefield High School, located at 802 Highland in Wakefield, Nebraska, serves as the central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Wakefield Community Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 9–12. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare its students for success in higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Wakefield High School is known for its active school spirit and integration within the small-town community. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and student organizations, which play a vital role in building teamwork and leadership skills among the student body. With a focus on community engagement and personalized instruction, the school strives to maintain a close-knit atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

234

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	145

Hispanic
145 (62.0%)
White
89 (38.0%)

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:	WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)287-2012
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 35

Grade 8 41

Grade 9 38

Grade 10 39

Grade 11 43

Grade 12 38