- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Minden, NE
Minden High School
Federal NCES profile for Minden High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317383001266
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minden High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Minden · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 272
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Minden High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Minden, NE.
School address
District: Minden Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317383001266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Minden High School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 317383001266 · Minden, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 24.6% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: C L Jones Middle School (283 students)
Minden High School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Minden High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C L Jones Midd
C L Jones Middle School
283 students
- This school
Minden High School
272 students
- Minden East El
Minden East Elementary School
239 students
What this shows Minden High School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minden High School compares
Minden High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 20% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Minden High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minden Public Schools reports $15,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C L Jones Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Minden East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Minden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Minden High School
How many students attend Minden High School?
Minden High School has 272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minden, NE. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), down 20.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minden High School?
24.6% of students at Minden High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minden High School?
The largest demographic group at Minden High School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Minden, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minden High School?
Minden High School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Minden High School rank among public schools in Minden?
By Resource Investment Index, Minden High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Minden, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Minden Public Schools?
Besides Minden High School, Minden Public Schools also operates C L Jones Middle School (283 students) and Minden East Elementary School (239 students). See the Minden Public Schools district page for the complete list.