Summary:
The city of Wahoo, Nebraska is home to a strong public school district that serves students from preschool through high school. The district consists of Wahoo Public Schools, which includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in Wahoo have demonstrated consistent high performance, with the Wahoo High School and Wahoo Middle School ranking among the top schools in the state.
Wahoo High School and Wahoo Middle School have both maintained strong academic standings, earning 4-5 star ratings from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 16-61 schools in Nebraska over the past 3 years. The high school in particular stands out, with 57.32% of 11th graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 42.74%. Wahoo High School also boasts an impressive 87.9% 4-year graduation rate.
While the Wahoo schools generally outperform state averages, there are a few areas that warrant attention. Across all schools, the chronic absenteeism rate is 19.3%, which is on the higher end. Additionally, there is a wide range in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 25.77% at the high school to 67.92% at the preschool, indicating socioeconomic diversity within the district. The district may also want to examine its resource allocation, as the high school spends significantly more per student than the elementary and middle schools.
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