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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL

"1500 ""U"" STREET; STE 200", LINCOLN, NE 68588 · (402) 472-4338 · Lancaster County
GRADES 07–12HIGH11-CITYVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL165 STUDENTS
Enrollment
165
High
STATE 391
Student : Teacher
8.5:1
20 FTE teachers
STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
1
Grade 9
23
Grade 10
43
Grade 11
61
Grade 12
36
Student demographics
White
16198%
STATE 61%
Black
42%
STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7143%
Female
9457%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
165
+61 (+59%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.5:1
was 6.5:1
% White
98%
was 97%
% Hispanic
0%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL, a modestly sized senior high in LINCOLN, Nebraska, run under UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL, hosts 165 students, covering grades 7 through 12. By comparison, Nebraska's public schools average about 391 students each, so UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL sits 58% smaller than that benchmark.

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL sits inside UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

Demographically, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL logs that the student body is overwhelmingly White (98%); the rest is composed of 2% Black. That is considerably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 81%.

On the resource side, The school lists 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 8.5:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 10.6:1 average.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Lancaster County) logs that median household income runs about $74,793, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL is one of 97 public schools in Lancaster County (combined enrollment of about 48,123 students).

Nearest neighbor: ELLIOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, around 0.9 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a high-density site. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL has rose 59%, going from 104 students in 2018 to 165 in 2025. Class-load math has grew: from 6.5:1 in 2018 to 8.5:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Lancaster County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL
District
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL
Address
"1500 ""U"" STREET; STE 200", LINCOLN, NE 68588
Phone
(402) 472-4338
County
Lancaster County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
165
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
310005901875
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL?
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 165 students in grades 07-12.
What age range does UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL serve?
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 07 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 8.5:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL?
At UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 98% White, 2% Black.
Is UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL.
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