Enrollment
105
High
DISTRICT 100 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PAXTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS·NCES 317536001487
PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL
308 N ELM, PAXTON, NE 69155 · (308) 239-4283 · Keith County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL105 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
8.3:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.9:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
37 students
DISTRICT 34% · 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 7 | 18 | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 12 | 11% |
| Grade 9 | 17 | 16% |
| Grade 10 | 14 | 13% |
| Grade 11 | 20 | 19% |
| Grade 12 | 24 | 23% |
Student demographics
30%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · 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 PAXTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 105 | #191 of 274 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.2% | #72 of 177 |
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
105
+5 (+5%) vs 2020
-3% since 1990-91, when it was 108
Student : Teacher
8.3:1
was 11.1:1
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 | 105 | 12.6 | 8.3:1 | 35% (37) |
| 2023-24 | 108 | 12.2 | 8.9:1 | 40% (43) |
| 2022-23 | 97 | 10.6 | 9.1:1 | 38% (37) |
| 2020-21 | 100 | 9 | 11.1:1 | 52% (52) |
| 2017-18 | 97 | 11.2 | 8.7:1 | 40% (39) |
| 2015-16 | 106 | 10 | 10.6:1 | 42% (44) |
| 2010-11 | 109 | 10 | 10.9:1 | 39% (42) |
| 2000-01 | 123 | 9 | 13.7:1 | 29% (36) |
| 1990-91 | 108 | 10 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL.
About PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL
PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL runs as a small high school in PAXTON, Nebraska. Enrollment is 105 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 7 through 12. The average for high schools in Nebraska is about 391 students, so this school is 73% smaller than average.
Federal data list 2 schools in PAXTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS, with 199 students enrolled.
The student body at PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL is 82% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 18% Hispanic. PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL's diversity index is 30%, against a US figure of 70%.
PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL employs 12.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 8.3:1. This ratio sits 2.3 below the 10.6:1 average for high schools in Nebraska. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 35% in 2024-25. The 44% average for public schools in Keith County is 9 points higher.
According to the American Community Survey, in Keith County, the median household income is $60,645, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. There are 5 public schools in Keith County, enrolling about 965 students in all.
The closest public school to PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL is PAXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, less than a tenth of a mile away.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
Over 4 years, PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment climbed 5%, to 105. The number of students per teacher fell from 11.1 to 8.3 over 4 years.
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Keith County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,219
Census ACS
Median income
$60,645
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
965 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in PAXTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
- PAXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 94 students
Nearby schools
- PAXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.0 mi · 94
- SUTHERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL12.5 mi · 164
- SUTHERLAND HIGH SCHOOL12.5 mi · 119
- PRAIRIE VIEW SCHOOL17.6 mi · 371
- OGALLALA MIDDLE SCHOOL17.6 mi · 158
- OGALLALA HIGH SCHOOL18.2 mi · 237
Frequently asked questions
About PAXTON HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL?
PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 105 students in grades 07-12.
What age range does PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL serve?
PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 07 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 8.3:1 students per teacher at PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL.
How diverse is PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL?
PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 82% White, 18% Hispanic.
Who oversees PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL?
PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by PAXTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS in Keith County.
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