- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincoln, NE
Lincoln High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317284001160
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Lincoln High School held near 2,118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-78 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 152.4 → 150.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-78 students YoY 317284001160 · Lincoln, NE High · LARGE · TRAD
2,086 enr · 13.7:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Lincoln High School held near 2,118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-78 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 152.4 → 150.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lincoln High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- This school
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- Lincoln Northe
Lincoln Northeast High School
1,819 students
What this shows Lincoln High School reports 2,086 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln High School compares
Lincoln High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 63% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,086 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,086
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,573
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.4 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Lincoln High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Northeast High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,086 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High School
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has 2,086 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 2,196 (2022-23) → 2,118 (2023-24), nearly flat (-78).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln High School?
50.3% of students at Lincoln High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln High School is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln High School rank among high schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln High School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln East High School (1,982 students), and North Star High School (1,927 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.