- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincoln, NE
Lincoln Southeast High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Southeast High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317284001162
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Southeast High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Southeast High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Southeast High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Lincoln Southeast High School held near 1,880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 116.1 → 113.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 317284001162 · Lincoln, NE High · MID · TRAD
1,848 enr · 15.9:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Lincoln Southeast High School held near 1,880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 116.1 → 113.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Southeast High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
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
- This school
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- Lincoln Northe
Lincoln Northeast High School
1,819 students
What this shows Lincoln Southeast High School reports 1,848 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Southeast High School compares
Lincoln Southeast 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 58% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,848 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,848
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Lincoln Southeast High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Southeast High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Northeast High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Southeast High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
- 1,819
- 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 (~1,848 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Southeast High School
How many students attend Lincoln Southeast High School?
Lincoln Southeast High School has 1,848 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 1,929 (2022-23) → 1,880 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Southeast High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Southeast High School is 15.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Southeast High School?
12.9% of students at Lincoln Southeast High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Southeast High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Southeast High School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Southeast High School?
Lincoln Southeast High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Southeast High School rank among high schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Southeast High School ranks #4 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 Southeast High School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.