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LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

1400 MINUTEMAN DRIVE, LEXINGTON, NE 68850LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
913
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 8% vs nat'l
$14,295
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 913 students in grades 09–12 in LEXINGTON, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,295 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a large high in LEXINGTON, Nebraska, serving grades 09–12 with 913 students. The district invests $14,295 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The school's 93% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

913
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
71%
Free Lunch
60
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution490 male · 423 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility71%
National avg 52% · 646 students
Student Composition
14%
76%
Asian1%
White14%
Hispanic / Latino76%
Black7%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317281001131

Academic Outcomes at LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
93
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
83%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 78th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68850

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,295Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,295
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,290
Student Support$2,716
Administration$1,715
Operations$2,144
Other$1,429
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,295 spent per student, an estimated $6,333 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
29%
State government
56.9%
Local (property tax)
28.9%
Federal programs
14.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyDawson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (308)324-4691
NCES ID: 317281001131
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LEXINGTON seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mid
LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
685 students · 06–08
● 50 opp73% FRL
Elem
BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
383 students · PK–05
● 50 opp54% FRL
Elem
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
360 students · PK–01
● 50 opp83% FRL
Elem
PERSHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
317 students · 04–05
● 50 opp81% FRL
Elem
SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
296 students · 02–03
● 50 opp83% FRL
Other
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
267 students · PK–PK
● 50 opp40% FRL
Other
EARLY INTERVENTION/HOMEBOUND
0 students · PK–PK
● 50 opp
District School Rankings
Location
1400 MINUTEMAN DRIVE, LEXINGTON, NE 68850
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.