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LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL

222 W 4TH ST, LEIGH, NE 68643 · (402) 487-2228 · Colfax County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL95 STUDENTS
Enrollment
95
High
DISTRICT 148 · STATE 391
Student : Teacher
8.2:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.7:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
19%
18 students
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
16
Grade 8
13
Grade 9
16
Grade 10
21
Grade 11
14
Grade 12
15
Student demographics
White
8792%
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 61%
Hispanic
55%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 23%
Two+
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Native American
22%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
4244%
Female
5356%

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Test scores

NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + Advanced
English Language Arts
73.7%
NE avg 57.6%
Source: NSCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
95
+15 (+19%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.2:1
was 6.4:1
% White
92%
was 88%
% Hispanic
5%
was 13%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL

Located at 222 W 4TH ST, in LEIGH, Nebraska, LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL is a tiny secondary school that educates 95 students (grades 7 through 12), one of the schools within LEIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. That puts it 76% smaller than the typical public school in Nebraska, which averages around 391 students.

LEIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS comprises 2 schools with combined enrollment of 296 students; LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL is among them.

Looking at the student body, LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL lists that nearly all students (92%) are White; the rest looks like 5% Hispanic, 2% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 51% White, putting the school's mix visibly more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL has 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 8.2:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 10.6:1 average. Around 19% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is south of Colfax County's rate of about 45%.

Around the school, census data for Colfax County shows median household income runs about $82,530, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 3%. Across Colfax County's 14 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,762 students), LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: LEIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, around 0.0 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 3 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 19%: 80 students in 2018 compared to 95 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 13% to 5% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 6.4:1 in 2018 to 8.2:1 today.

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Colfax County at a glance

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Population
10,641
Census ACS
Median income
$82,530
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
2,762 students

Quick facts

School name
LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL
District
LEIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Address
222 W 4TH ST, LEIGH, NE 68643
Phone
(402) 487-2228
County
Colfax County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
95
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
8.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
18 (19%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
317272001126
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL
How many students attend LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL?
LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 95 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL serve?
LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 8.2:1 (12 FTE teachers).
How diverse is LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL?
LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
Is LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by LEIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
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