- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincoln, NE
North Star High School
Federal NCES profile for North Star High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317284001032
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Star High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Star High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-158 students YoY
North Star High School shrank from 2,072 students in 2022-23 to 1,914 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 127.7 → 129.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-158 students YoY 317284001032 · Lincoln, NE High · MID · TRAD
1,927 enr · 15.2:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
North Star High School shrank from 2,072 students in 2022-23 to 1,914 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 127.7 → 129.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
North Star 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
- This school
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 North Star High School reports 1,927 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Star High School compares
North Star High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 47% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,927 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,927
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.8%
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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, North Star 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 North Star 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 High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Northeast High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Star 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
- 1,848
- 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 (~1,927 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Star High School
How many students attend North Star High School?
North Star High School has 1,927 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 2,072 (2022-23) → 1,914 (2023-24), down 158.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star High School is 15.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Star High School?
45.4% of students at North Star High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Star High School?
The largest demographic group at North Star High School is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star High School?
North Star High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 North Star High School rank among high schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, North Star High School ranks #6 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 North Star 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.