LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1400 MINUTEMAN DRIVE
LEXINGTON, NE 68850
915 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lexington High School, located at 1400 Minuteman Drive in Lexington, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the community. As the home of the "Minutemen," the school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The curriculum typically spans grades 9–12 and focuses on a balance of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development within the student body.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Lexington High School plays a significant role in the local culture, often serving as a central hub for community engagement and athletic events. The school is noted for its dedication to inclusivity and support, striving to meet the diverse needs of its students in a rapidly evolving educational landscape. By offering various sports, clubs, and vocational programs, the institution encourages students to explore their interests and build a strong sense of school spirit and civic responsibility.
915
Total Students
66.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    717 (78.4%)
  • White
    113 (12.3%)
  • Black
    69 (7.5%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.8%)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4%)
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: LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)324-4691
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 915
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 560
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 100

* 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 9 237
Grade 10 245
Grade 11 212
Grade 12 221
Gender Ratio