Lincoln High School

Summary:

Lincoln High School is a public high school in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving 2,196 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lincoln Public Schools district, which is ranked 130 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools over the past decade, ranging from 141st to 230th out of 217 to 247 schools. The school has received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other Nebraska high schools. In contrast, the nearby Lincoln Southeast High School has ranked in the top half of Nebraska high schools and received a 3-star rating, suggesting it is performing better than Lincoln High School.

Lincoln High School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. Female and male students, as well as Asian and White students, rank in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools, while African American and Hispanic students perform better, ranking in the middle and upper-middle range, respectively. English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education students at Lincoln High School perform relatively well, ranking in the top half and top third of Nebraska high schools, respectively. However, students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Lincoln High School rank in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 77.9% to 88.1%, which is lower than the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rates have been high, ranging from 21.1% to 45.8%.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2229 J St
       Lincoln, NE  68510-2933


(402) 436-1301

District: Lincoln Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
146th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,304 Help


Feeder schools for Lincoln High School:

Elementary:    Elliott Elementary School
    Everett Elementary School
    Lakeview Elementary School
    McPhee Elementary School
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Middle:    Park Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  2,118

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.7%
Hispanic:
28.5%
African American:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66% Help


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Compare Details Lincoln High School ranks worse than 86.9% of high schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked high schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lincoln High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Lincoln High School has the largest high school student body size in the Lincoln Public Schools District. Student population at Lincoln High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.7%), Hispanic (28.5%), African American (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 14.1. 8 high schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln High School is $16,304, which is the 2nd highest among 7 high schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln High School 146th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Lincoln High School in the ranking list.)

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Lincoln Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Public Schools 130th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln High School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.69 236th 249 5.2%
2007 25.26 232nd 247 6.1%
2008 28.96 219th 252 13.1%
2009 20.36 237th 251 5.6%
2010 17.30 237th 249 4.8%
2011 20.33 220th 252 12.7%
2012 11.00 230th 245 6.1%
2013 12.19 231st 247 6.5%
2014 9.44 230th 247 6.9%
2015 17.16 224th 242 7.4%
2016 14.08 227th 246 7.7%
2017 34.70 144th 219 34.2%
2018 23.74 175th 219 20.1%
2019 35.16 141st 217 35.0%
2021 25.96 164th 209 21.5%
2022 27.73 145th 202 28.2%
2023 26.32 162nd 215 24.7%
2024 15.65 146th 168 13.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.77 12th 15 20.0%
2019 11.41 15th 15 0.0%
2021 10.36 15th 15 0.0%
2022 24.20 14th 16 12.5%
2023 10.32 13th 15 13.3%
2024 7.58 9th 9 0.0%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.51 1st 1 0.0%
2019 42.62 11th 26 57.7%
2021 20.51 3rd 3 0.0%
2022 36.29 1st 1 0.0%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.35 10th 13 23.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.66 65th 79 17.7%
2019 32.88 56th 82 31.7%
2021 29.40 62nd 83 25.3%
2022 21.97 59th 74 20.3%
2023 22.39 72nd 89 19.1%
2024 27.07 46th 62 25.8%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.87 106th 144 26.4%
2019 32.76 99th 142 30.3%
2021 26.86 103rd 138 25.4%
2022 30.66 91st 132 31.1%
2023 32.82 94th 136 30.9%
2024 23.09 74th 93 20.4%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.61 110th 138 20.3%
2019 37.78 90th 140 35.7%
2021 23.55 101st 130 22.3%
2022 23.87 104th 135 23.0%
2023 20.65 107th 135 20.7%
2024 21.42 70th 93 24.7%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.98 10th 12 16.7%
2019 7.28 14th 16 12.5%
2021 9.44 12th 14 14.3%
2022 31.01 9th 12 25.0%
2023 19.67 10th 13 23.1%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.69 8th 13 38.5%
2019 38.42 9th 14 35.7%
2021 27.92 8th 10 20.0%
2022 69.56 5th 12 58.3%
2023 15.69 13th 15 13.3%
2024 61.00 2nd 4 50.0%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.48 28th 41 31.7%
2019 59.95 15th 43 65.1%
2021 42.14 15th 38 60.5%
2022 29.32 28th 41 31.7%
2023 26.61 32nd 41 22.0%
2024 24.44 24th 33 27.3%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.61 66th 205 67.8%
2019 68.19 52nd 207 74.9%
2021 58.33 77th 200 61.5%
2022 46.47 105th 196 46.4%
2023 55.91 87th 206 57.8%
2024 40.56 78th 125 37.6%
See the entire list of Best Nebraska High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1699 118 51 42 22 n/a n/a 0 1932
1989 1711 104 45 39 18 n/a n/a 0 1917
1990 1700 130 54 42 31 n/a n/a 0 1957
1991 1711 125 97 60 25 n/a n/a 0 2018
1992 1688 146 181 67 31 n/a n/a 0 2113
1993 1643 161 227 79 38 n/a n/a 0 2148
1994 1570 157 177 80 37 n/a n/a 0 2021
1995 1619 182 129 91 32 n/a n/a 0 2053
1996 1619 182 129 91 32 n/a n/a 0 2053
1997 1603 147 121 101 31 n/a n/a 0 2003
1998 1615 189 136 96 35 n/a n/a 0 2071
1999 1639 192 158 46 40 n/a n/a 53 2128
2000 1635 198 160 86 39 n/a n/a 0 2118
2001 1682 177 149 96 48 n/a n/a 0 2152
2002 1615 227 111 122 47 n/a n/a 0 2122
2003 1615 227 111 122 47 n/a n/a 0 2122
2004 1472 219 98 153 46 n/a n/a 0 1988
2005 1247 230 93 168 52 n/a n/a 0 1790
2006 1124 259 89 183 51 n/a n/a 0 1706
2007 1029 231 73 174 48 n/a n/a 0 1555
2008 1086 270 98 196 41 n/a n/a 0 1691
2009 998 280 118 187 44 n/a n/a 0 1627
2010 997 296 145 171 49 n/a n/a 0 1658
2011 903 253 164 236 35 0 94 0 1685
2012 799 245 182 240 21 0 85 0 1572
2013 771 237 192 289 27 1 112 0 1629
2014 708 229 192 316 29 1 122 0 1597
2015 806 219 200 353 28 1 134 0 1741
2016 840 233 200 371 33 1 161 0 1839
2017 943 246 212 413 27 1 171 0 2013
2018 1063 227 221 454 36 0 183 0 2184
2019 1056 263 236 495 35 2 217 0 2304
2020 1082 257 229 528 28 3 229 0 2356
2021 1056 264 243 523 33 2 256 0 2377
2022 983 276 205 535 38 2 265 0 2304
2023 915 274 182 552 31 0 242 0 2196
2024 820 280 177 603 21 1 216 0 2118

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lincoln High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1932 109.3 17.6 10.6
1989 1917 111.8 17.1 13
1990 1957 121.0 16.1 13.6
1991 2018 122.4 16.4 15.8
1992 2113 143.2 14.7 17.2
1993 2148 145.5 14.8 16.5
1994 2021 145.5 13.9 19
1995 2053 131.1 15.7 18.8
1996 2053 131.1 15.7 18.8
1997 2003 136.8 14.6 19.2
1998 2071 136.6 15.2 22.8
1999 2128 141.1 15.1 26.5
2000 2118 140.2 15.1 27.2
2001 2152 145.1 14.8 24.8
2002 2122 141.0 15.0 29
2003 2122 141.0 15.0 29
2004 1988 129.0 15.4 34.7
2005 1790 114.6 15.6 36.9
2006 1706 114.0 15.0 41.1
2007 1555 115.3 13.5 41.5
2008 1691 118.6 14.3 51.9
2009 1627 118.2 13.8 52.4
2010 1658 113.3 14.6 57
2011 1685 111.9 15.0 60.1
2012 1572 111.1 14.1 60.9
2013 1629 115.5 14.0 59.2
2014 1597 117.2 13.6 63.4
2015 1741 120.0 14.5 57.6
2016 1839 135.0 13.6 56.3
2017 2013 137.5 14.6 60.9
2018 2184 151.5 14.4 60.4
2019 2304 160.2 14.3 60.1
2020 2356 174.4 13.5 60.3
2021 2377 167.8 14.1 55.9
2022 2304 161.8 14.2 56.6
2023 2196 152.4 14.4 59.3
2024 2118 150.1 14.1 66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lincoln High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1932 109.3 17.6 10.6
1989 1917 111.8 17.1 13
1990 1957 121.0 16.1 13.6
1991 2018 122.4 16.4 15.8
1992 2113 143.2 14.7 17.2
1993 2148 145.5 14.8 16.5
1994 2021 145.5 13.9 19
1995 2053 131.1 15.7 18.8
1996 2053 131.1 15.7 18.8
1997 2003 136.8 14.6 19.2
1998 2071 136.6 15.2 22.8
1999 2128 141.1 15.1 26.5
2000 2118 140.2 15.1 27.2
2001 2152 145.1 14.8 24.8
2002 2122 141.0 15.0 29
2003 2122 141.0 15.0 29
2004 1988 129.0 15.4 34.7
2005 1790 114.6 15.6 36.9
2006 1706 114.0 15.0 41.1
2007 1555 115.3 13.5 41.5
2008 1691 118.6 14.3 51.9
2009 1627 118.2 13.8 52.4
2010 1658 113.3 14.6 57
2011 1685 111.9 15.0 60.1
2012 1572 111.1 14.1 60.9
2013 1629 115.5 14.0 59.2
2014 1597 117.2 13.6 63.4
2015 1741 120.0 14.5 57.6
2016 1839 135.0 13.6 56.3
2017 2013 137.5 14.6 60.9
2018 2184 151.5 14.4 60.4
2019 2304 160.2 14.3 60.1
2020 2356 174.4 13.5 60.3
2021 2377 167.8 14.1 55.9
2022 2304 161.8 14.2 56.6
2023 2196 152.4 14.4 59.3
2024 2118 150.1 14.1 66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $551 (4.2%) $11,084 (85.3%) $12,996
2020 $351 (2.7%) $11,264 (87.0%) $12,954
2021 $346 (2.6%) $11,331 (86.5%) $13,102
2022 $549 (3.9%) $11,716 (83.9%) $13,960
2023 $1,890 (11.6%) $12,555 (77.0%) $16,304

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 217 High schoolsRanks 162nd of 215 High schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln High School)35.827.1
 8.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)39.332.6
 6.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln High School)28.122.6
 5.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)33.528.4
 5.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Lincoln High School)25.820.9
 4.9%
   11th Grade Science (Lincoln Public Schools)29.325.6
 3.7%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23042196
 4.7%
African American263274
 4.2%
American Indian3531
 11.4%
Asian236182
 22.9%
Hispanic495552
 11.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White1056915
 13.4%
Two or More Races217242
 11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.1%59.3%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,118 students attended Lincoln High School.

Students at Lincoln High School are 39% White, 28% Hispanic, 13% African American, 10% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Nebraska high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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