Enrollment
631
High
DISTRICT 1,678 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317284002457
STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL
11100 SOUTH 70TH STREET, LINCOLN, NE 68516 · (402) 436-1315 · Lancaster County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL631 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
16%
102 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 37%
Community
0
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 | 258 | 41% |
| Grade 10 | 266 | 42% |
| Grade 11 | 107 | 17% |
Student demographics
34%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 STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL this school | 631 | 16.2% | N/A |
| GRETNA HIGH SCHOOL GRETNA | 955 | 12.6% | N/A |
| PLATTEVIEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SPRINGFIELD | 387 | 12.1% | N/A |
| BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BENNINGTON | 1,068 | 11.7% | N/A |
| PAPILLION LA VISTA SOUTH HS PAPILLION | 2,038 | 18.2% | N/A |
| WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL WAHOO | 341 | 22.6% | 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 STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Lancaster County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 631 | #48 of 274 | #10 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #74 of 107 | #7 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.8% | #50 of 107 | #8 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 16.2% | #160 of 177 | #10 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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 631 | 39.6 | 15.9:1 | 16% (102) |
| 2023-24 | 317 | 30.5 | 10.4:1 | 19% (59) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL.
About STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL
LINCOLN, Nebraska, is home to STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL, a large high school. Enrolled students number 631 students, in grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in Nebraska average about 391 students each.
Enrollment across the 67 schools in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS totals 42,301 students.
White students make up 81% of enrollment at STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL. Next come 7% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, 3% Black, and 2% Asian. The White share in Lancaster County as a whole is similar, at about 81%. STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL's diversity index is 34%, against a US figure of 70%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 15.9:1, with 39.6 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. That is 5.3 students per teacher above the 10.6:1 average for high schools in Nebraska. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 16%. The average for public schools in Lancaster County is 32%.
In the county around the school, Lancaster County, the median household income is $74,793, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. There are 97 public schools in Lancaster County, enrolling about 48,123 students in all.
The school nearest to STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL is EARLY CHILDHOOD AT STANDING BEAR HS, at a distance of less than a tenth of a mile. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The federal government classifies STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL's location as Rural: Fringe.
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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 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 STANDING BEAR HS0.0 mi · 21
- MOORE MIDDLE SCHOOL1.9 mi · 849
- WYSONG ELEMENTARY2.2 mi · 738
- CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.3 mi · 556
- KLOEFKORN ELEMENTARY3.5 mi · 497
- HUMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.5 mi · 487
Frequently asked questions
About STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL?
STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 631 students in grades 09-12.
Is STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 15.9:1 students per teacher at STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the racial breakdown of students at STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL?
At STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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