- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincoln, NE
Northwest High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317284002441
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284002441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+403 students YoY
Northwest High School grew from 499 students in 2022-23 to 902 in 2023-24 (+80.8%).
Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+403 students YoY 317284002441 · Lincoln, NE High · MID · TRAD
1,017 enr · 25.4:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Northwest High School grew from 499 students in 2022-23 to 902 in 2023-24 (+80.8%). Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Northwest 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
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school
Northwest High School
1,017 students
What this shows Northwest High School reports 1,017 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest High School compares
Northwest High School is a growing 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 88% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 26% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,017
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 97% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 10.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Northwest High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest 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
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,017 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest High School
How many students attend Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has 1,017 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 902 (2023-24), up 403.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 25.4:1, which is 88% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest High School?
38.9% of students at Northwest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest High School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Northwest High School rank among high schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #8 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 Northwest 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.