Wisner-Pilger High School

Summary:

Wisner-Pilger High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Wisner, Nebraska, with 188 students. The school is part of the Wisner-Pilger Public Schools district, which is ranked 121 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wisner-Pilger High School faces several challenges, including lower test scores compared to the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.95% of 11th graders were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.48%. The school also has higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.5% to 21.5% in recent years, which may impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 47th out of 242 Nebraska high schools in 2014-2015 to 153rd out of 168 in 2023-2024.

However, Wisner-Pilger High School has relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87% to 96.5% in recent years, which is on par with or slightly above the state average. The school also spends more per student ($19,348 to $23,781) compared to the state average, which may indicate higher investment in resources and programs. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Howells Senior High School and Pender High School, Wisner-Pilger High School's performance is generally lower, suggesting the school may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 801 18th St
       Wisner, NE  68791-0580


(402) 529-3249

District: Wisner-Pilger Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,781 Help


Feeder schools for Wisner-Pilger High School:

Elementary:    Wisner-Pilger Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  181

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.8%
Hispanic:
15.5%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wisner-Pilger High School ranks better than 60.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wisner-Pilger High School ranks worse than 91.1% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.54. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wisner-Pilger High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), Hispanic (15.5%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wisner-Pilger High School is 8.7. (See more...)
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Compare Wisner-Pilger High School employs 20.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wisner-Pilger High School is $23,781.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wisner-Pilger High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisner-Pilger High School 79th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Wisner-Pilger High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Wisner-Pilger High School 153rd of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Wisner-Pilger High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Wisner-Pilger Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisner-Pilger Public Schools 121st of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wisner-Pilger High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wisner-Pilger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.61 97th 226 57.1%
2007 45.23 154th 227 32.2%
2008 63.39 76th 245 69.0%
2009 59.79 104th 243 57.2%
2010 69.09 54th 254 78.7%
2011 50.85 134th 246 45.5%
2012 53.23 125th 255 51.0%
2013 56.40 103rd 248 58.5%
2014 60.36 90th 252 64.3%
2015 63.23 86th 256 66.4%
2016 36.55 176th 255 31.0%
2017 45.86 135th 236 42.8%
2018 22.81 197th 225 12.4%
2019 28.56 188th 247 23.9%
2021 42.78 136th 223 39.0%
2022 73.48 46th 249 81.5%
2023 66.11 75th 238 68.5%
2024 62.55 79th 200 60.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wisner-Pilger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.60 24th 144 83.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Wisner-Pilger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.11 90th 147 38.8%
2019 21.09 138th 156 11.5%
2021 28.00 109th 137 20.4%
2022 63.67 54th 150 64.0%
2023 81.02 20th 146 86.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wisner-Pilger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.09 101st 141 28.4%
2019 43.35 97th 153 36.6%
2023 35.42 110th 156 29.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Wisner-Pilger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.68 187th 203 7.9%
2019 25.20 186th 222 16.2%
2021 38.52 136th 204 33.3%
2022 71.83 45th 234 80.8%
2023 73.23 45th 217 79.3%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wisner-Pilger High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Wisner-Pilger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.54 172nd 249 30.9%
2007 70.46 51st 247 79.4%
2008 58.08 112th 252 55.6%
2009 79.91 4th 251 98.4%
2010 58.96 105th 249 57.8%
2011 55.83 117th 252 53.6%
2012 81.99 19th 245 92.2%
2013 76.18 39th 247 84.2%
2014 74.00 53rd 247 78.5%
2015 72.31 47th 242 80.6%
2016 61.49 97th 246 60.6%
2017 69.20 62nd 219 71.7%
2018 66.94 71st 219 67.6%
2019 48.79 112th 217 48.4%
2021 36.84 130th 209 37.8%
2022 57.90 81st 202 59.9%
2023 17.01 187th 215 13.0%
2024 11.54 153rd 168 8.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Wisner-Pilger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.60 50th 144 65.3%
2019 48.28 78th 142 45.1%
2021 65.86 45th 138 67.4%
2022 26.07 98th 132 25.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Wisner-Pilger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.40 77th 140 45.0%
2022 76.50 32nd 135 76.3%
2023 35.28 90th 135 33.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Wisner-Pilger High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.67 41st 205 80.0%
2019 51.97 97th 207 53.1%
2021 37.94 129th 200 35.5%
2022 53.48 89th 196 54.6%
2023 11.99 187th 206 9.2%
2024 7.73 118th 125 5.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wisner-Pilger High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 239 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1989 231 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1990 223 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1991 216 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1992 220 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1993 227 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1994 237 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1995 264 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1996 264 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1997 269 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1998 272 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 263 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 245 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2001 238 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2002 256 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 260
2003 256 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 260
2004 267 1 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 274
2005 263 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 260 2 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 272
2007 263 2 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2008 252 2 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 266
2009 231 1 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 251
2010 217 2 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 237
2011 222 1 0 16 0 0 3 0 242
2012 219 1 0 13 1 0 2 0 236
2013 207 1 0 14 2 0 1 0 225
2014 205 1 0 12 3 0 3 0 224
2015 196 3 0 13 3 0 3 0 218
2016 196 2 0 14 4 0 2 0 218
2017 180 1 0 13 5 0 1 0 200
2018 170 1 0 15 2 0 1 0 189
2019 173 1 0 20 2 0 1 0 197
2020 175 0 1 24 1 0 1 0 202
2021 158 3 1 18 1 0 5 0 186
2022 170 1 1 19 1 1 4 0 197
2023 161 1 2 22 1 0 1 0 188
2024 148 1 2 28 1 0 1 0 181

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wisner-Pilger High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 239 18.0 13.2 23.4
1989 231 17.6 13.1 22.1
1990 223 17.8 12.5 18.8
1991 219 17.8 12.3 14.2
1992 223 17.4 12.8 19.3
1993 229 17.2 13.3 24.9
1994 238 17.8 13.4 23.5
1995 265 17.5 15.1 15.8
1996 265 17.5 15.1 15.8
1997 269 17.3 15.5 13.8
1998 272 17.4 15.6 15.8
1999 263 17.5 15.0 30
2000 245 18.2 13.5 30.6
2001 238 17.8 13.4 37.8
2002 260 17.3 15.0 31.5
2003 260 17.3 15.0 31.5
2004 274 17.2 15.9 36.5
2005 268 17.2 15.6 27.2
2006 272 17.7 15.4 31.3
2007 274 18.7 14.7 30.7
2008 266 22.3 11.9 33.5
2009 251 20.8 12.1 31.5
2010 237 20.1 11.7 38.4
2011 242 19.3 12.5 41.3
2012 236 19.7 11.9 37.7
2013 225 19.2 11.6 38.7
2014 224 19.1 11.7 42.9
2015 218 19.0 11.4 46.3
2016 218 19.0 11.4 39.4
2017 200 19.0 10.4 40.5
2018 189 18.8 10.0 41.8
2019 197 19.8 9.9 38.6
2020 202 20.2 9.9 48
2021 186 19.6 9.4 51.6
2022 197 20.3 9.6 43.1
2023 188 18.3 10.2 42.6
2024 181 20.6 8.7 43.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wisner-Pilger High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 239 18.0 13.2 23.4
1989 231 17.6 13.1 22.1
1990 223 17.8 12.5 18.8
1991 219 17.8 12.3 14.2
1992 223 17.4 12.8 19.3
1993 229 17.2 13.3 24.9
1994 238 17.8 13.4 23.5
1995 265 17.5 15.1 15.8
1996 265 17.5 15.1 15.8
1997 269 17.3 15.5 13.8
1998 272 17.4 15.6 15.8
1999 263 17.5 15.0 30
2000 245 18.2 13.5 30.6
2001 238 17.8 13.4 37.8
2002 260 17.3 15.0 31.5
2003 260 17.3 15.0 31.5
2004 274 17.2 15.9 36.5
2005 268 17.2 15.6 27.2
2006 272 17.7 15.4 31.3
2007 274 18.7 14.7 30.7
2008 266 22.3 11.9 33.5
2009 251 20.8 12.1 31.5
2010 237 20.1 11.7 38.4
2011 242 19.3 12.5 41.3
2012 236 19.7 11.9 37.7
2013 225 19.2 11.6 38.7
2014 224 19.1 11.7 42.9
2015 218 19.0 11.4 46.3
2016 218 19.0 11.4 39.4
2017 200 19.0 10.4 40.5
2018 189 18.8 10.0 41.8
2019 197 19.8 9.9 38.6
2020 202 20.2 9.9 48
2021 186 19.6 9.4 51.6
2022 197 20.3 9.6 43.1
2023 188 18.3 10.2 42.6
2024 181 20.6 8.7 43.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wisner-Pilger High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $15 (0.1%) $15,396 (84.2%) $18,293
2020 $467 (2.4%) $15,764 (82.6%) $19,090
2021 $906 (4.7%) $15,307 (79.1%) $19,348
2022 $886 (3.8%) $18,146 (77.6%) $23,390
2023 $45 (0.2%) $19,299 (81.2%) $23,781

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wisner-Pilger High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 188th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 75th of 238 Middle schools
 44.6%
Ranks 112th of 217 High schoolsRanks 187th of 215 High schools
 35.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisner-Pilger High School)2960
 31%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisner-Pilger Public Schools)2960
 31%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisner-Pilger High School)4176
 35%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisner-Pilger Public Schools)4176
 35%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisner-Pilger High School)4674
 28%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisner-Pilger Public Schools)4674
 28%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisner-Pilger High School)5472
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisner-Pilger Public Schools)5472
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Wisner-Pilger High School)4672
 26%
   8th Grade Science (Wisner-Pilger Public Schools)4672
 26%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wisner-Pilger High School)34.317.2
 17.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Wisner-Pilger Public Schools)34.317.2
 17.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wisner-Pilger High School)37.120.7
 16.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Wisner-Pilger Public Schools)37.120.7
 16.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Wisner-Pilger High School)31.417.2
 14.2%
   11th Grade Science (Wisner-Pilger Public Schools)31.417.2
 14.2%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students197188
 4.6%
African American11
American Indian21
 50%
Asian02
Hispanic2022
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White173161
 6.9%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.6%42.6%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wisner-Pilger High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 181 students attended Wisner-Pilger High School.

Wisner-Pilger High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wisner-Pilger Elementary School

Students at Wisner-Pilger High School are 82% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Wisner-Pilger High School ranks in the bottom 8.9% of Nebraska high schools.


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