LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL

LEIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
222 W 4TH ST
LEIGH, NE 68643
95 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Leigh High School is a small, public secondary school located in the rural community of Leigh, Nebraska. As part of the Leigh Community Schools district, the institution serves a tight-knit population, emphasizing a personalized educational experience that leverages its small-town environment to foster strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and student organizations, which are central to the school’s culture. Given its size, Leigh High School typically focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students have consistent access to teachers and resources, aiming to prepare them for post-secondary education or the workforce while maintaining the traditions and values of their local district.
95
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    87 (91.6%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (5.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LEIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)487-2228
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 95
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 15
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CLARKSON JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
CLARKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 106 Students
649 CHERRY ST
CLARKSON, NE 68629 (6.1 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th