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#455 of 967 schools in NE
Top 47% in state
University of Nebraska High School
High School · University of Nebraska High School · Lincoln, NE
A high school in Lincoln, NE where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
206 S 13TH ST STE 800 PO BOX 880226, Lincoln, NE 68588
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University of Nebraska High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where University of Nebraska 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 93Biker’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)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68588; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,118 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Southeast High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,880 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Lutheran Middle/high SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 6–12 | 3.2 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Pius X High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 9–12 | 3.4 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.
University of Nebraska High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
University of Nebraska High School is listed in UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University of Nebraska High School
University of Nebraska High School is a public high school in Lincoln, NE, part of University of Nebraska High School, serving approximately 204 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #455 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University of Nebraska High School
What grades does University of Nebraska High School serve?
University of Nebraska High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend University of Nebraska High School?
University of Nebraska High School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University of Nebraska High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University of Nebraska High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University of Nebraska High School rank in NE?
University of Nebraska High School ranks #455 of 967 schools in NE.
What is University of Nebraska High School's MySchoolScout rating?
University of Nebraska High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 University of Nebraska High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University of Nebraska High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is University of Nebraska High School a charter school?
No, University of Nebraska High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University of Nebraska High School a Title I school?
No, University of Nebraska High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- (402) 472-4338
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 68588)
- 0
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 68588; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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