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How has NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
1,017
High
DISTRICT 1,678 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317284002441
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
4901 WEST HOLDREGE STREET, LINCOLN, NE 68524 · (402) 436-1314 · Lancaster County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,017 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
67 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
437 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 | 238 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 328 | 32% |
| Grade 11 | 261 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 190 | 19% |
Student demographics
62%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
Where NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Lancaster County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,017 | #36 of 274 | #7 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #70 of 107 | #6 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.3% | #10 of 107 | #4 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.0% | #43 of 177 | #4 of 12 |
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.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,017 | 66.9 | 15.2:1 | 43% (437) |
| 2023-24 | 902 | 60.8 | 14.8:1 | 50% (449) |
| 2022-23 | 499 | 40.9 | 12.2:1 | 52% (257) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL.
About NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
This page covers NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL, a high-enrollment high school in LINCOLN, Nebraska. The school offers grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 1,017 students. On average, high schools in Nebraska enroll around 391, and this school is 160% larger than that mark.
The district, LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, operates 67 schools serving 42,301 students.
At NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL, 56% of students are White. After that, the student body is 19% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 10% Black, and 3% Asian. Census figures show Lancaster County is about 81% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 62%.
There are 66.9 full-time-equivalent teachers at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL, giving a ratio of 15.2:1. High schools in Nebraska average 10.6:1, 4.6 fewer students per teacher than here. A total of 437 students, or 43%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 32% average for public schools in Lancaster County.
Census data for Lancaster County show median household income comes to about $74,793, about 42% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. The county has 97 public schools and about 48,123 students.
EARLY CHILDHOOD AT NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL sits less than a tenth of a mile from NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as City: Large. That means it sits inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL. Members of the school community can share what they know.
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 HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,086 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
Other schools in LINCOLN
- SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,110 students
- LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,086 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
Nearby schools
- EARLY CHILDHOOD AT NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 26
- ARNOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.5 mi · 673
- LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.7 mi · 418
- WEST LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.2 mi · 463
- ROPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.2 mi · 850
- FREDSTROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL4.1 mi · 443
Frequently asked questions
About NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL?
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,017 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL serve?
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 15.2:1 (67 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL?
At NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 56% White, 19% Hispanic, 10% Black, 3% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Is NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.