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Enrollment
915
High
DISTRICT 463 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317281001131
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
1400 MINUTEMAN DRIVE, LEXINGTON, NE 68850 · (308) 324-4691 · Dawson County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL915 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
66 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
660 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 37%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 237 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 245 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 212 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 221 | 24% |
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 915 | #40 of 274 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #53 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.5% | #46 of 107 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.1% | #1 of 177 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.5% | #36 of 47 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
915
-39 (-4%) vs 2020
+141% since 1990-91, when it was 379
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 15.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 915 | 66.2 | 13.8:1 | 72% (660) |
| 2023-24 | 919 | 64.2 | 14.3:1 | 75% (693) |
| 2022-23 | 913 | 60.3 | 15.2:1 | 71% (646) |
| 2020-21 | 954 | 61 | 15.6:1 | 69% (662) |
| 2017-18 | 884 | 60.7 | 14.6:1 | 76% (675) |
| 2015-16 | 829 | 62 | 13.4:1 | 71% (588) |
| 2010-11 | 797 | 53 | 15.0:1 | 67% (537) |
| 2000-01 | 698 | 39 | 17.9:1 | 50% (348) |
| 1990-91 | 379 | 24 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.
About LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
This page covers LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, a large high school in LEXINGTON, Nebraska. Enrolled students number 915 students, in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 134% higher than the average for high schools in Nebraska, which is about 391.
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS runs LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL along with 6 other schools, enrolling 3,242 students in total.
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment is 78% Hispanic. The remaining shares are 12% White and 8% Black. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of Dawson County's population at about 37%. By the diversity index, LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL comes in at 37%.
Its teaching staff equals 66.2 full-time positions, a ratio of 13.8:1. For comparison, high schools in Nebraska average 10.6:1. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 72%. That is higher than the 61% average for public schools in Dawson County.
Among Dawson County residents, median household income is about $69,880, about 18% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is one of 19 public schools in Dawson County, which together enroll about 5,509 students.
The next-closest public school is BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 more public schools inside five miles.
In the federal locale system, LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is coded Town: Remote, for schools in a town far from an urbanized area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 915 was 4% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 954. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 15.6:1 to 13.8:1.
Discussion on this page can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Dawson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
24,202
Census ACS
Median income
$69,880
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
5,509 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 672 students
- BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 385 students
- SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 358 students
- MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 321 students
- PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 312 students
- EARLY LEARNING ACADEMYElementary · 279 students
Other schools in LEXINGTON
- LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 672 students
- BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 385 students
- SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 358 students
- MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 321 students
- PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 312 students
- EARLY LEARNING ACADEMYElementary · 279 students
Nearby schools
- BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.4 mi · 385
- SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.5 mi · 358
- LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL0.5 mi · 672
- PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 312
- MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.1 mi · 321
- EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY1.8 mi · 279
Frequently asked questions
About LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL?
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 915 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL serve?
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 13.8:1 students per teacher at LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 12% White, 78% Hispanic, 8% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL in?
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is part of LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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