PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL

PAXTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
308 N ELM
PAXTON, NE 69155
105 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Paxton High School is a small, rural public school located in Paxton, Nebraska, serving students within the Paxton Consolidated School District. As a smaller institution, it focuses on providing a personalized educational environment where students benefit from close relationships with faculty and a tight-knit community atmosphere. The school offers a standard academic curriculum, typically complemented by extracurricular activities and sports programs that are central to the social life of the student body and the surrounding community.

Because of its size, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and local pride, often serving as a hub for regional events and activities. The district is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce, by fostering a supportive learning climate. For families in the area, Paxton High School represents a traditional small-town educational experience that prioritizes individual student development and active participation in school life.
105
Total Students
12.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    86 (81.9%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (18.1%)
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: PAXTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)239-4283
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 18
Grade 8 12
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 24
Gender Ratio