Enrollment
1,927
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317284001032
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
127.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Star High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Star High School
North Star High School is a large high school in Lincoln, Nebraska, enrolling 1,927 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,927 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 High School (2,086 students) alongside North Star 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 North Star High School compares
North Star 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors7.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Public Schools, which includes North Star 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 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
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~1,927 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Star High School a good school?
North Star High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 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.
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