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Minden High School

622 West Third
Minden, NE 68959

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Minden High School serves 244 students in grades 9-12.

Minden High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 244 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Minden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Minden High School's student population of 244 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

244 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Minden High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Minden High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NE)

Overall Testing Rank

#341 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minden High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minden High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

12:1

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American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

12%

20%

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Black

n/a

White

86%

65%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.25

0.54

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Graduation Rate

≥90%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of Minden High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

22%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Minden High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Minden Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minden High School's ranking?

Minden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).

What is the graduation rate of Minden High School?

The graduation rate of Minden High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 84%.

How many students attend Minden High School?

244 students attend Minden High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Minden High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Minden High School?

Minden High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does Minden High School offer ?

Minden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Minden High School part of?

Minden High School is part of Minden Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 244 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education