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Northwest High School

4901 West Holdrege Street
Lincoln, NE 68524
Northwest High School serves 499 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Northwest High School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Northwest High School
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwest High School by grade.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest High School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (NE)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
8%
7%
White
60%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwest High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northwest High School?
499 students attend Northwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Northwest High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Northwest High School offer ?
Northwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwest High School part of?
Northwest High School is part of Lincoln School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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