Is Wood River Rural High School a good school?

Wood River Rural High School ranks 48 th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wood River Rural High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended Wood River Rural High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wood River Rural High School?

Students at Wood River Rural High School are 71% White, 24% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Wood River Rural High School?

Wood River Rural High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Wood River Elementary School Middle : Wood River Rural Middle School

Wood River Rural High School

Summary:

Wood River Rural High School is a public high school in Wood River, Nebraska, serving 154 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Wood River Rural Schools district, which is ranked 26 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wood River Rural High School consistently performs well academically, with significantly higher proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the state average. In 2023-2024, the school had 73.08% proficiency in ACT English Language Arts, 50% in ACT Mathematics, and 69.23% in ACT Science, far exceeding the state averages of 45.48%, 42.11%, and 48.8%, respectively. The school's graduation rates, ranging from 87% to 100% in recent years, are also above the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rates, between 10.7% and 21.5%, are lower than nearby schools like Kenesaw Secondary School and Northwest High School.

One notable aspect of Wood River Rural High School is its significantly higher spending per student, ranging from $37,300 to $49,344 in recent years, compared to the $13,911 to $24,458 spent per student at nearby schools. This investment may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and low chronic absenteeism rates. The school's consistent high performance and unique characteristics provide valuable insights for understanding educational outcomes in the region, and its success could serve as a model for collaboration and knowledge sharing with other schools in the area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883-0518

(308) 583-2249

District: Wood River Rural Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
48^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $42,537

Feeder schools for Wood River Rural High School:

Elementary:	Wood River Elementary School
Middle:	Wood River Rural Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.8%

Hispanic:

23.6%

African American:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wood River Rural High School ranks better than 71.4% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wood River Rural High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), Hispanic (23.6%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wood River Rural High School is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare Wood River Rural High School employs 16.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wood River Rural High School is $42,537.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wood River Rural High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wood River Rural High School 48^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Wood River Rural High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Wood River Rural Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wood River Rural Schools 26^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Wood River Rural High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	58.54	103^rd	249	58.6%
2007	46.05	168^th	247	32.0%
2008	63.80	85^th	252	66.3%
2009	63.79	87^th	251	65.3%
2010	62.19	90^th	249	63.9%
2011	56.58	113^th	252	55.2%
2012	30.50	200^th	245	18.4%
2013	66.71	73^rd	247	70.4%
2014	63.16	96^th	247	61.1%
2015	60.69	84^th	242	65.3%
2016	40.28	159^th	246	35.4%
2017	67.30	68^th	219	68.9%
2018	53.08	104^th	219	52.5%
2019	81.50	32^nd	217	85.3%
2021	80.41	35^th	209	83.3%
2022	20.86	167^th	202	17.3%
2023	13.67	196^th	215	8.8%
2024	71.77	48^th	168	71.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wood River Rural High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	76.88	14^th	79	82.3%
2019	77.04	12^th	82	85.4%
2021	71.24	12^th	83	85.5%
2023	14.97	80^th	89	10.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Wood River Rural High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	57.61	61^st	144	57.6%
2019	93.16	7^th	142	95.1%
2021	87.31	13^th	138	90.6%
2023	25.72	102^nd	136	25.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Wood River Rural High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	46.12	73^rd	138	47.1%
2019	65.29	48^th	140	65.7%
2021	71.16	32^nd	130	75.4%
2022	9.81	125^th	135	7.4%
2023	5.62	131^st	135	3.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wood River Rural High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	96.14	2^nd	43	95.3%
2021	99.94	1^st	38	97.4%

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Rank History for White students at Wood River Rural High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	63.61	67^th	205	67.3%
2019	86.56	19^th	207	90.8%
2021	70.79	46^th	200	77.0%
2022	16.76	169^th	196	13.8%
2023	17.94	175^th	206	15.0%
2024	75.58	21^st	125	83.2%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, August 4, 2011

We have attended & have had our children passed through the school system. This school system at one point in time boasted one of the all around best school systems in Nebraska. While it maybe a sign of the times, priorities of those in charge (ie school board, Superintendent,Principal, and teachers)are less than desirable. Small town bigotry reigns supreme. The ranking of two stars is only given because of a very small handful of teachers who still uphold a value system of fairness and equality across the board. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Wood River Rural High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	241	0	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
1989	205	0	2	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1990	216	0	1	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1991	219	0	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
1992	227	0	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
1993	242	0	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1994	251	1	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
1995	252	3	4	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1996	252	3	4	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1997	264	4	4	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	294
1998	250	2	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1999	241	1	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	17	271
2000	230	0	2	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	265
2001	248	1	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
2002	230	1	2	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
2003	230	1	2	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
2004	241	0	3	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
2005	155	0	2	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2006	166	1	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2007	170	3	2	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2008	155	1	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2009	150	0	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
2010	135	0	2	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2011	124	1	1	34	0	1	0	0	161
2012	110	1	0	40	0	1	0	0	152
2013	113	1	0	38	0	1	0	0	153
2014	111	1	0	36	0	1	0	0	149
2015	113	1	0	33	0	1	0	0	148
2016	130	2	0	30	0	0	0	0	162
2017	121	1	0	33	0	1	0	0	156
2018	116	2	0	41	0	0	1	0	160
2019	108	2	0	44	0	1	0	0	155
2020	109	2	0	38	0	1	0	0	150
2021	108	4	0	42	0	1	0	0	155
2022	98	3	0	42	0	1	0	0	144
2023	110	5	0	38	0	1	0	0	154
2024	114	6	0	38	2	1	0	0	161

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wood River Rural High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	260	22.8	11.4	20
1989	233	22.7	10.2	14.6
1990	243	21.7	11.1	11.1
1991	244	22.0	11.0	12.3
1992	246	22.1	11.1	12.6
1993	262	21.1	12.4	15.6
1994	272	21.7	12.5	18.4
1995	281	21.7	12.9	22.1
1996	281	21.7	12.9	22.1
1997	294	21.3	13.8	18.7
1998	275	20.5	13.4	19.3
1999	271	18.8	14.4	30.3
2000	265	19.7	13.5	28.7
2001	280	19.8	14.1	32.1
2002	265	21.9	12.1	39.2
2003	265	21.9	12.1	39.2
2004	285	22.0	13.0	36.8
2005	181	15.4	11.8	26.5
2006	189	15.5	12.2	29.6
2007	199	15.3	13.0	29.6
2008	185	14.0	13.2	31.4
2009	179	15.4	11.6	29.6
2010	166	14.0	11.8	33.1
2011	161	13.5	11.8	35.4
2012	152	13.4	11.3	40.1
2013	153	16.1	9.4	35.9
2014	149	18.2	8.1	32.9
2015	148	18.0	8.2	35.8
2016	162	22.0	7.3	35.8
2017	156	16.4	9.5	40.4
2018	160	12.8	12.4	50.6
2019	155	13.7	11.2	47.1
2020	150	13.4	11.1	44.7
2021	155	16.4	9.4	43.9
2022	144	15.8	9.0	44.4
2023	154	17.3	8.8	51.9
2024	161	16.3	9.8	47.2

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 Wood River Rural High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	260	22.8	11.4	20
1989	233	22.7	10.2	14.6
1990	243	21.7	11.1	11.1
1991	244	22.0	11.0	12.3
1992	246	22.1	11.1	12.6
1993	262	21.1	12.4	15.6
1994	272	21.7	12.5	18.4
1995	281	21.7	12.9	22.1
1996	281	21.7	12.9	22.1
1997	294	21.3	13.8	18.7
1998	275	20.5	13.4	19.3
1999	271	18.8	14.4	30.3
2000	265	19.7	13.5	28.7
2001	280	19.8	14.1	32.1
2002	265	21.9	12.1	39.2
2003	265	21.9	12.1	39.2
2004	285	22.0	13.0	36.8
2005	181	15.4	11.8	26.5
2006	189	15.5	12.2	29.6
2007	199	15.3	13.0	29.6
2008	185	14.0	13.2	31.4
2009	179	15.4	11.6	29.6
2010	166	14.0	11.8	33.1
2011	161	13.5	11.8	35.4
2012	152	13.4	11.3	40.1
2013	153	16.1	9.4	35.9
2014	149	18.2	8.1	32.9
2015	148	18.0	8.2	35.8
2016	162	22.0	7.3	35.8
2017	156	16.4	9.5	40.4
2018	160	12.8	12.4	50.6
2019	155	13.7	11.2	47.1
2020	150	13.4	11.1	44.7
2021	155	16.4	9.4	43.9
2022	144	15.8	9.0	44.4
2023	154	17.3	8.8	51.9
2024	161	16.3	9.8	47.2

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 Wood River Rural High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$531 (1.6%)	$28,114 (87.1%)	$32,261
2020	$873 (1.8%)	$40,447 (82.0%)	$49,344
2021	$743 (2.0%)	$30,542 (81.9%)	$37,300
2022	$812 (2.0%)	$32,720 (81.8%)	$40,000
2023	$972 (2.3%)	$34,616 (81.4%)	$42,537

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wood River Rural High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 32^nd of 217 High schools	Ranks 196^th of 215 High schools	76.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wood River Rural High School)	57.5	25.6	31.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wood River Rural Schools)	57.5	25.6	31.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wood River Rural High School)	47.5	14	33.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wood River Rural Schools)	47.5	14	33.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Wood River Rural High School)	37.5	11.6	25.9%
11th Grade Science (Wood River Rural Schools)	37.5	11.6	25.9%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	155	154	0.6%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	44	38	13.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	108	110	1.9%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.1%	51.9%	4.9%

Schools Near Wood River Rural High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wood River Rural High School	Public	9-12	13800 W Wood River Rd	Wood River	68883	Hall County	Wood River Rural Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 583-2249	161	16	9.8	47.2%	114 (70.8%)	6 (3.7%)	38 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	71.8	48^th of 168 public high schools	71.4%		13.7	196^th of 215 public high schools	8.8%	148	$42,537	$972	$34,616
Shelton High School	Public	7-12	210 9th St	Shelton	68876	Buffalo County	Shelton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 647-5459	110	10	11.4	50.9%	85 (77.3%)	1 (0.9%)	22 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$24,458	$583	$19,960
Doniphan-Trumbull Secondary	Public	7-12	302 W Plum	Doniphan	68832	Hall County	Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 845-6531	201	19	10.7	28.9%	188 (93.5%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	83.4	20^th of 168 public high schools	88.1%		59.7	87^th of 215 public high schools	59.5%	67	$21,701	$492	$18,691
Northwest High School	Public	9-12	2710 N North Rd	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Northwest Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-6394	653	51	12.7	24.0%	537 (82.2%)	4 (0.6%)	88 (13.5%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	57	76^th of 168 public high schools	54.8%		49.9	107^th of 215 public high schools	50.2%	31	$13,911	$192	$12,431
Gibbon High School	Public	7-12	1030 Court Street	Gibbon	68840	Buffalo County	Gibbon Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 468-5721	250	21	11.8	55.2%	129 (51.6%)	2 (0.8%)	117 (46.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	9.1	157^th of 168 public high schools	6.5%		16.4	188^th of 215 public high schools	12.6%	31	$18,488	$763	$15,976
Career Pathways Institute	Public	11-12	1215 Adams Street	Grand Island	68801	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5601	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wyandotte Learning Center	Public	11-12	315 Wyandotte St	Grand Island	68801	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5922	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Success Academy	Public	6-12	1912 N Lafayette Ave	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5885	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kenesaw Secondary School	Public	7-12	110 N 5th Ave	Kenesaw	68956	Adams County	Kenesaw Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 752-3215	131	15	8.6	26.7%	126 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.7	56^th of 168 public high schools	66.7%		78.6	36^th of 215 public high schools	83.3%	20	$19,609	$625	$15,797
Grand Island Senior High School	Public	9-12	2124 N Lafayette Ave	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5950	2,670	168	15.9	66.9%	835 (31.3%)	109 (4.1%)	1,628 (61.0%)	21 (0.8%)	15 (0.6%)	1 (0.0%)	61 (2.3%)	4.9	159^th of 168 public high schools	5.4%		11.8	199^th of 215 public high schools	7.4%	40	$15,173	$1,669	$10,929

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