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What's the most underrated thing about LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
2,086
High
DISTRICT 1,678 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317284001160
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
2229 J ST, LINCOLN, NE 68510 · (402) 436-1301 · Lancaster County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,086 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
151 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
1,248 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 37%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 465 | 22% |
| Grade 10 | 585 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 476 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 560 | 27% |
Student demographics
73%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL this school | 2,086 | 59.8% | N/A |
| NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL LINCOLN | 1,927 | 53.5% | N/A |
| LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL LINCOLN | 1,819 | 56.7% | N/A |
| NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL LINCOLN | 1,017 | 43.0% | N/A |
| SOUTH SIOUX HIGH SCHOOL SO SIOUX CITY | 1,193 | 64.6% | N/A |
| RALSTON HIGH SCHOOL RALSTON | 1,024 | 52.8% | N/A |
Matched among Nebraska high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Lancaster County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,086 | #9 of 274 | #2 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #52 of 107 | #2 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 73.0% | #4 of 107 | #1 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 59.8% | #7 of 177 | #1 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.5% | #44 of 53 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,086
-291 (-12%) vs 2020
+3% since 1990-91, when it was 2,018
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 14.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,086 | 151.2 | 13.8:1 | 60% (1,248) |
| 2023-24 | 2,118 | 150.2 | 14.1:1 | 66% (1,397) |
| 2022-23 | 2,196 | 152.5 | 14.4:1 | 59% (1,303) |
| 2020-21 | 2,377 | 167 | 14.2:1 | 56% (1,328) |
| 2017-18 | 2,184 | 151.5 | 14.4:1 | 60% (1,320) |
| 2015-16 | 1,839 | 134 | 13.7:1 | 56% (1,036) |
| 2010-11 | 1,685 | 111 | 15.2:1 | 60% (1,012) |
| 2000-01 | 2,152 | 145 | 14.8:1 | 25% (533) |
| 1990-91 | 2,018 | 122 | 16.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (2,184 to 2,086); teachers unchanged (151.5 to 151.2).
About LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL is a high school in LINCOLN, Nebraska, reachable at (402) 436-1301. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 2,086 students in grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in Nebraska is about 391 students, so this school is 434% above average.
Federal data list 67 schools in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, with 42,301 students enrolled.
White students are the largest group at LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL, with 40% of enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 27% Hispanic, 14% Black, 10% multiracial, and 8% Asian. The White share of the county population is higher, at 81%. By the diversity index, LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL comes in at 73%.
The teaching staff at LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL is 151.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 13.8:1. The average ratio among high schools in Nebraska is 10.6:1, lower than at this school. About 60% of students, or 1,248, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 28 points above the 32% average for public schools in Lancaster County.
Census Bureau estimates for Lancaster County show that median household income is about $74,793, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 42%, and about 7% of people live in poverty. A total of 97 public schools operate in Lancaster County, serving about 48,123 students.
The shortest distance from LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL to another public school is about 0.1 miles, to INFANT TODDLER AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL. The five-mile area around LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL holds at least 8 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as City: Large, meaning it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The number of students dropped from 2,377 to 2,086 over 4 years.
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Lancaster County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
326,696
Census ACS
Median income
$74,793
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
97
48,123 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,110 students
- LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,982 students
- NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,927 students
- LINCOLN SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,848 students
- LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,819 students
- SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,020 students
Other schools in LINCOLN
- SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,110 students
- LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,982 students
- NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,927 students
- LINCOLN SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,848 students
- LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,819 students
- SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,020 students
Other Lincoln High schools
26 other US public schools in 21 states are named Lincoln High. LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL is the 5th largest of the 27.
- Lincoln HighStockton, CA · 2,801 students
- Lincoln High SchoolPhiladelphia, PA · 2,472 students
- Lincoln High SchoolGahanna, OH · 2,468 students
- Lincoln High SchoolDes Moines, IA · 2,364 students
- Lincoln High School - 02Sioux Falls, SD · 1,954 students
Nearby schools
- INFANT TODDLER AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL0.1 mi · 11
- ELLIOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.3 mi · 397
- MEADOW LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.6 mi · 523
- MCPHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.6 mi · 302
- EVERETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.0 mi · 480
- PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.0 mi · 485
Frequently asked questions
About LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOLHow large is LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL?
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 2,086 students in grades 09-12.
Is LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL have?
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL employs 151 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
What is the student diversity at LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 40% White, 27% Hispanic, 14% Black, 8% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL in?
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL is part of LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.