Enrollment
272
High
DISTRICT 265 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317383001266
MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL
622 WEST THIRD, MINDEN, NE 68959 · (308) 832-2254 · Kearney County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL272 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
79 students
DISTRICT 29% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 72 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 66 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 60 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 74 | 27% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 23% · 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 MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL this school | 272 | 29.0% | N/A |
| CONESTOGA JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL MURRAY | 321 | 27.1% | 68.4% |
| LOGAN VIEW JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL HOOPER | 262 | 28.2% | 58.9% |
| BOONE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALBION | 210 | 31.0% | N/A |
| MC COOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MC COOK | 448 | 29.0% | N/A |
| AURORA HIGH SCHOOL AURORA | 382 | 26.7% | N/A |
Matched among Nebraska high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 272 | #79 of 274 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.6:1 | #27 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.2% | #71 of 107 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 29.0% | #105 of 177 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +28.9% | #2 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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
272
+28 (+11%) vs 2020
+30% since 1990-91, when it was 210
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 9.0:1
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 | 272 | 23.5 | 11.6:1 | 29% (79) |
| 2023-24 | 244 | 24.3 | 10.0:1 | 35% (86) |
| 2022-23 | 264 | N/A | N/A | 36% (94) |
| 2020-21 | 244 | 27 | 9.0:1 | 32% (77) |
| 2017-18 | 211 | 23.1 | 9.1:1 | 38% (80) |
| 2015-16 | 220 | 23 | 9.6:1 | 32% (70) |
| 2010-11 | 244 | 22 | 11.1:1 | 29% (70) |
| 2000-01 | 311 | 24 | 13.0:1 | 11% (33) |
| 1990-91 | 210 | 20 | 10.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 29% (211 to 272); teachers up 2% (23.1 to 23.5).
About MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL
MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL is a small high school located in MINDEN, Nebraska. The grade span is 9 through 12, and enrollment is 272 students. An average school in this group (high schools in Nebraska) has about 391 students.
MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL belongs to MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, a district of 3 schools and 794 students.
MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment is 86% White. The remaining shares are 11% Hispanic. MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL's diversity index is 24%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teacher staffing is 23.5 full-time equivalents, or about 11.6 students per teacher. On average, high schools in Nebraska have 10.6:1, compared with 11.6:1 here. About 29% of students, or 79, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Kearney County average 28%.
Kearney County census figures show that the median household income is $78,631, about 35% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Kearney County is home to 7 public schools and about 1,320 public school students.
Nearby, C L JONES MIDDLE SCHOOL is less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 2 more public schools inside five miles.
NCES assigns MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL the locale Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment climbed from 244 in 2020-21 to 272 in 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 9.0:1 to 11.6:1.
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Kearney County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,713
Census ACS
Median income
$78,631
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,320 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- C L JONES MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 283 students
- MINDEN EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 239 students
Other schools in MINDEN
- C L JONES MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 283 students
- MINDEN EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 239 students
Other Minden High schools
One other US public school is named Minden High. MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Minden High SchoolMinden, LA · 689 students
Nearby schools
- C L JONES MIDDLE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 283
- MINDEN EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.5 mi · 239
- AXTELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL8.9 mi · 200
- AXTELL HIGH SCHOOL8.9 mi · 135
- WILCOX-HILDRETH UPPER ELEMENTARY12.1 mi · 45
- WILCOX-HILDRETH JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL14.2 mi · 76
Frequently asked questions
About MINDEN HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL?
MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 272 students in grades 09-12.
Is MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 11.6:1 (24 FTE teachers).
How diverse is MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL?
MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
MINDEN HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by MINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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