Enrollment
1,017
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest High School
Northwest High School is a large high school in Lincoln, Nebraska, enrolling 1,017 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Nebraska schools and 88% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,017 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 30 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
The surrounding Lincoln Public Schools spends $12,831 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students) and Lincoln High School (2,086 students) alongside Northwest 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 Northwest High School compares
Northwest 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Public Schools, which includes Northwest 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 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
- 2,110
- 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
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,017 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Northwest High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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