Minden High School

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Minden High School ranks 119 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Minden High School is a public high school in Minden, Nebraska, serving 264 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Minden Public Schools district, which is ranked 129 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Minden High School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in ACT proficiency rates for 11th-grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 38.6% in ELA, 31.58% in Math, and 21.05% in Science, compared to the state averages of 33.35%, 26.23%, and 25.25%, respectively. Additionally, Minden High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9:1 to 10.1:1 over the past three years, and higher per-student spending compared to the state average.

However, the school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating significantly over the years, from 55th out of 246 Nebraska high schools in 2015-2016 to 156th out of 202 in 2021-2022. When analyzing the performance of specific student subgroups, Minden High School's rankings vary, with the school ranking 90th out of 136 for female students and 70th out of 135 for male students in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools, Minden High School generally outperforms Gibbon High School and West Kearney High School in academic metrics, but lags behind the higher-performing Kenesaw Secondary School and Axtell High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

622 West Third
Minden, NE 68959-0301

(308) 832-2254

District: Minden Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,211

Feeder schools for Minden High School:

Elementary:	Minden East Elementary School
Middle:	C L Jones Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 264

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.6%

Hispanic:

12.9%

American Indian:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Minden High School ranks worse than 55.3% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Minden High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), Hispanic (12.9%), American Indian (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minden High School is $20,211.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Minden High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Minden High School 119^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Minden High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Minden Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Minden Public Schools 129^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Minden High School

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Rank History for all students at Minden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	45.75	171^st	249	31.3%
2007	59.98	98^th	247	60.3%
2008	65.41	78^th	252	69.0%
2009	67.09	74^th	251	70.5%
2010	63.54	83^rd	249	66.7%
2011	56.56	114^th	252	54.8%
2012	57.07	112^th	245	54.3%
2013	62.46	84^th	247	66.0%
2014	51.50	128^th	247	48.2%
2015	41.24	165^th	242	31.8%
2016	73.66	55^th	246	77.6%
2017	38.92	132^nd	219	39.7%
2018	25.78	169^th	219	22.8%
2019	52.97	100^th	217	53.9%
2021	54.65	95^th	209	54.5%
2022	23.50	156^th	202	22.8%
2023	43.82	119^th	215	44.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Minden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	42.57	84^th	144	41.7%
2019	52.18	74^th	142	47.9%
2021	58.73	55^th	138	60.1%
2022	20.01	107^th	132	18.9%
2023	34.62	90^th	136	33.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Minden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	14.42	124^th	138	10.1%
2019	51.01	69^th	140	50.7%
2021	44.10	70^th	130	46.2%
2022	26.58	97^th	135	28.1%
2023	49.77	70^th	135	48.1%

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Rank History for White students at Minden High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	24.15	167^th	205	18.5%
2019	41.50	123^rd	207	40.6%
2021	46.36	107^th	200	46.5%
2022	16.48	170^th	196	13.3%
2023	49.97	102^nd	206	50.5%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Minden High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	259	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1989	237	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
1990	223	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
1991	202	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
1992	210	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
1993	222	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
1994	237	0	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
1995	239	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	245
1996	239	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	245
1997	244	0	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	253
1998	269	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1999	286	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	11	304
2000	273	0	3	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
2001	293	0	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2002	244	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
2003	244	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
2004	249	0	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
2005	240	1	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
2006	267	1	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2007	255	1	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	265
2008	258	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	264
2009	263	0	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	274
2010	252	0	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	262
2011	226	0	2	16	0	0	0	0	244
2012	222	0	1	16	0	0	2	0	241
2013	210	0	2	19	0	0	2	0	233
2014	202	0	2	19	0	0	2	0	225
2015	193	1	1	25	0	0	2	0	222
2016	191	0	1	28	0	0	0	0	220
2017	195	0	0	26	0	0	0	0	221
2018	187	0	0	24	0	0	0	0	211
2019	217	1	1	22	0	1	0	0	242
2020	202	0	2	27	0	0	1	0	232
2021	210	0	1	30	1	0	2	0	244
2022	239	0	1	30	1	1	2	0	274
2023	226	0	0	34	2	0	2	0	264

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Minden High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	265	22.7	11.6	9.8
1989	244	22.1	11.0	7
1990	232	20.2	11.4	7.3
1991	210	20.0	10.5	9.5
1992	218	19.3	11.2	8.3
1993	231	19.4	11.9	11.7
1994	247	20.4	12.1	8.5
1995	245	21.0	11.7	6.5
1996	245	21.0	11.7	6.5
1997	253	20.0	12.7	3.2
1998	281	20.0	14.1	3.6
1999	304	22.4	13.6	13.7
2000	294	23.9	12.3	11.6
2001	311	24.1	12.9	10.6
2002	254	23.9	10.6	9.1
2003	254	23.9	10.6	9.1
2004	260	23.9	10.9	14.2
2005	250	21.8	11.5	14
2006	277	22.5	12.3	15.2
2007	265	22.8	11.6	21.1
2008	264	23.0	11.5	15.9
2009	274	22.0	12.5	18.2
2010	262	23.1	11.3	26.3
2011	244	22.8	10.7	28.7
2012	241	22.3	10.7	30.7
2013	233	22.0	10.5	31.8
2014	225	23.0	9.7	28.4
2015	222	23.0	9.6	35.1
2016	220	23.0	9.5	31.8
2017	221	23.2	9.5	30.8
2018	211	23.1	9.1	37.9
2019	242	24.1	10.0	36.4
2020	232	25.0	9.2	34.5
2021	244	27.0	9.0	31.6
2022	274	27.0	10.1	31.8
2023	264	n/a	n/a	35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Minden High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	265	22.7	11.6	9.8
1989	244	22.1	11.0	7
1990	232	20.2	11.4	7.3
1991	210	20.0	10.5	9.5
1992	218	19.3	11.2	8.3
1993	231	19.4	11.9	11.7
1994	247	20.4	12.1	8.5
1995	245	21.0	11.7	6.5
1996	245	21.0	11.7	6.5
1997	253	20.0	12.7	3.2
1998	281	20.0	14.1	3.6
1999	304	22.4	13.6	13.7
2000	294	23.9	12.3	11.6
2001	311	24.1	12.9	10.6
2002	254	23.9	10.6	9.1
2003	254	23.9	10.6	9.1
2004	260	23.9	10.9	14.2
2005	250	21.8	11.5	14
2006	277	22.5	12.3	15.2
2007	265	22.8	11.6	21.1
2008	264	23.0	11.5	15.9
2009	274	22.0	12.5	18.2
2010	262	23.1	11.3	26.3
2011	244	22.8	10.7	28.7
2012	241	22.3	10.7	30.7
2013	233	22.0	10.5	31.8
2014	225	23.0	9.7	28.4
2015	222	23.0	9.6	35.1
2016	220	23.0	9.5	31.8
2017	221	23.2	9.5	30.8
2018	211	23.1	9.1	37.9
2019	242	24.1	10.0	36.4
2020	232	25.0	9.2	34.5
2021	244	27.0	9.0	31.6
2022	274	27.0	10.1	31.8
2023	264	n/a	n/a	35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Minden High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$150 (0.8%)	$14,475 (79.7%)	$18,167
2020	$189 (1.0%)	$15,340 (79.8%)	$19,228
2021	$192 (1.0%)	$15,222 (80.2%)	$18,969
2022	$445 (2.4%)	$13,967 (76.7%)	$18,200
2023	$427 (2.1%)	$15,434 (76.4%)	$20,211

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Minden High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 100^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 119^th of 215 High schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Minden High School)	42.6	38.6	4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Minden Public Schools)	42.6	38.6	4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Minden High School)	36.2	31.6	4.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Minden Public Schools)	36.2	31.6	4.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Minden High School)	29.8	21.1	8.7%
11th Grade Science (Minden Public Schools)	29.8	21.1	8.7%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	242	264	9.1%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	22	34	54.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	217	226	4.1%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.4%	35.6%	0.8%

Schools Near Minden High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)		NSCAS Mathematics (2023)		NSCAS Science (2023)	ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Minden High School	Public	9-12	622 West Third	Minden	68959	Kearney County	Minden Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 832-2254	264	27	10.1	35.6%	226 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	43.8	119^th of 215 public high schools	44.7%		23.5	156^th of 202 public high schools	22.8%	37						38.6	31.6	21.1	$20,211	$427	$15,434
Axtell High School	Public	7-12	500 Main St	Axtell	68924	Kearney County	Axtell Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 743-2415	135	14	9.7	31.1%	126 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	69	61^st of 215 public high schools	71.6%		97.4	3^rd of 202 public high schools	98.5%	58	52.0	76.0	76.0	82.0		42.9	39.3	35.7	$21,117	$264	$17,939
Wilcox-Hildreth Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	404 E Sapp St	Wilcox	68982	Kearney County	Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 478-5265	98	12	7.9	36.7%	94 (95.9%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	62.0	64.0	57.0	64.0				14.3	$27,973	$290	$23,574
Kearney High School	Public	9-12	2702 West 11th Street	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8060	1,629	91	17.9	35.2%	1,285 (78.9%)	40 (2.5%)	258 (15.8%)	14 (0.9%)	9 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	21 (1.3%)	62	80^th of 215 public high schools	62.8%		47.7	107^th of 202 public high schools	47.0%	27						44.1	33.4	32.5	$13,043	$308	$10,356
Hanny Arram Center	Public	5-12	3907 6th Avenue	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-6900	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Kearney High School	Public	9-12	2802 30th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	West Kearney High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 338-2011	50	17	2.9	6.0%	20 (40.0%)	17 (34.0%)	7 (14.0%)	2 (4.0%)	4 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Gibbon High School	Public	7-12	1030 Court Street	Gibbon	68840	Buffalo County	Gibbon Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 468-5721	236	20	12.0	52.5%	119 (50.4%)	1 (0.4%)	113 (47.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	16.4	188^th of 215 public high schools	12.6%		20.7	168^th of 202 public high schools	16.8%	20	42.0	57.0	67.0	67.0	63.0	20.0	14.3	20.0	$18,488	$763	$15,976
Kenesaw Secondary School	Public	7-12	110 N 5th Ave	Kenesaw	68956	Adams County	Kenesaw Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 752-3215	141	14	10.0	23.4%	135 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78.6	36^th of 215 public high schools	83.3%		82	27^th of 202 public high schools	86.6%	9	52.0		65.0	65.0		60.9	34.8	39.1	$19,609	$625	$15,797

Frequently Asked Questions about Minden High School

What schools feed into Minden High School?

Minden High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Minden East Elementary School
Middle : C L Jones Middle School

Is Minden High School a good school?

Minden High School ranks 119^th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Minden High School?

Students at Minden High School are 86% White, 13% Hispanic.

What district is Minden High School in?

Minden Public Schools

How many students attend Minden High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Minden High School.

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