Wakefield High School
Tel:
(402) 287-2012
- Wakefield High School serves 202 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Wakefield High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Wakefield High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Wakefield High School's student population of 202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 202 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Wakefield High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Wakefield High School is 0.52, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #581 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 49% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.52 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wakefield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Wakefield High School is Emerson-hubbard High School (7.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wakefield Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wakefield Wakefield Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 296 students
0.0 miles
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892 0.0 PK-6 296 - Wayne Tower School Alternative School
7.2 miles
901 E 14th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3005 7.2 n/a n/a - Emerson Emerson-hubbard Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 171 students
7.3 miles
109 W Third St
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2654 7.3 PK-6 171 - Emerson Emerson-hubbard High School Grades: 7-12 | 102 students
7.3 miles
1503 Dakota St
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2636 7.3 7-12 102 - Wayne Wayne Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 37 students
7.4 miles
803 Providence Rd Sunnyview Pl
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 833-1450 7.4 PK 37
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