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#617 of 967 schools in NE
Lincoln High School
High School · Lincoln Public Schools · Lincoln, NE
A high school in Lincoln, NE where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2229 J ST, Lincoln, NE 68510
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lincoln High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,817/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,183
Median home value
$221,200
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
40.1%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Southeast High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,880 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Lutheran Middle/high SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 6–12 | 2.6 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Pius X High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lincoln Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #31 of 60
- District spending per student
- $13,573NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln High School is listed in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School is a public high school in Lincoln, NE, part of Lincoln Public Schools, serving approximately 2,118 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln High School
What grades does Lincoln High School serve?
Lincoln High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln High School rank in NE?
Lincoln High School ranks #617 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Lincoln High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lincoln High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln High School a charter school?
No, Lincoln High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln High School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln High School?
66.0% of students at Lincoln High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 150
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.0%
- Phone
- (402) 436-1301
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 68510)
- 19,534
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68510; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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