Enrollment
2,086
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317284001160
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 58/100 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
- 58
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
152.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School is a higher-need, large high school in Lincoln, Nebraska, enrolling 2,086 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 50.3% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,086 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Lincoln Public Schools spends $12,831 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students) and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students) alongside Lincoln High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln High School compares
Lincoln High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Public Schools, which includes Lincoln High School.
$12,831
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 30.0%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,086 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Lincoln High School a good school?
Lincoln High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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