WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL

323 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wayne High School, located at 611 W 7th St in Wayne, Nebraska, serves as a central hub for secondary education in the local community. As a public institution, it provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, including mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while often providing opportunities for elective coursework to broaden student interests.

Beyond the classroom, Wayne High School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the small-town community of Wayne. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, music programs, and student organizations, which play a vital role in building school spirit and student character. By balancing academic rigor with community involvement and extracurricular engagement, Wayne High School strives to equip its students with the skills and values necessary to become productive, well-rounded citizens after graduation.

323

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	73
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
233 (72.1%)
Hispanic
73 (22.6%)
Black
8 (2.5%)
Two or More
6 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)375-3150
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 79

Grade 10 85

Grade 11 93

Grade 12 66