MAXWELL HIGH SCHOOL

MAXWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
415 E HWY 30
MAXWELL, NE 69151
147 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Maxwell High School is a small, public secondary institution located in Maxwell, Nebraska. Serving a rural community, the school operates as part of the Maxwell Public Schools district and focuses on providing a personalized educational experience. Due to its size, the school is known for maintaining a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and strong relationships with faculty members, which fosters an atmosphere of academic accountability and community involvement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Maxwell High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, particularly through its athletic programs and student organizations. These activities are central to the school’s culture, helping to bolster school spirit and provide students with opportunities for leadership and personal development. As a cornerstone of the Maxwell community, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to higher education or entering the workforce.
147
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    122 (83.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (15.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
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: MAXWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)582-4585
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 25
Grade 8 25
Grade 9 28
Grade 10 24
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
BRADY HIGH SCHOOL
BRADY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 96 Students
112 E POPLETON AVE
BRADY, NE 69123 (8.9 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th