Serving 2,196 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Lincoln High School's student population of 2,196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 152 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
152 teachers
Students by Grade
Lincoln High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#658 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
13%
7%
White
42%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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Lincoln High School is ranked #658 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Lincoln High School often compared to?
Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Southeast High School, Lincoln East High School, Southwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 76%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
2,196 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lincoln High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School offer ?
Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln High School part of?
Lincoln High School is part of Lincoln School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln High School located?
Lincoln High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Lincoln, NE. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 10/22/2010Lincoln High school is a place for all!! It gives students a chance to be themselves. My favorite activity and or hobby is CHEERLEADING!!!!!! Funnest thing to do here! And i am extremely interested in passing all of my classes as well as GRADUATING as a 9th grader;)5 9/21/2009Lincoln High is the awesomest school ever. I love this school so much. I am not supposed to go to Lincoln High but I am getting a transfer. They have an awesome music program and they have the IB program. Also they have a very good drama department. I would recommend this school to all of the band geeks, since I am one myself, and also to students who wish to have a career as an actor. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LINKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Review Lincoln High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Lincoln High school is a place for all!! It gives students a chance to be themselves. My favorite activity and or hobby is CHEERLEADING!!!!!! Funnest thing to do here! And i am extremely interested in passing all of my classes as well as GRADUATING as a 9th grader;)
Lincoln High is the awesomest school ever. I love this school so much. I am not supposed to go to Lincoln High but I am getting a transfer. They have an awesome music program and they have the IB program. Also they have a very good drama department. I would recommend this school to all of the band geeks, since I am one myself, and also to students who wish to have a career as an actor. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LINKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review Lincoln High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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