Lincoln High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lincoln, Nebraska 68510 · Lincoln Public Schools
#187 of 242 high schools in Nebraska
#8431 of 16,910 nationally
About Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School is a public high located in Lincoln, in the Lincoln Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,086 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 187th of 242 ranked high schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is math proficiency (60th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,086.
There are 67 schools in Lincoln; Lincoln High School ranks 43rd of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)59.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lincoln High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lincoln High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Infant Toddler at Lincoln High School
Lincoln · Public other · Grades PK–PK
11 students · 213 m away
Elliott Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students · 533 m away
McPhee Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students · 914 m away
Meadow Lane Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students · 914 m away
Everett Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students · 1.6 km away
Prescott Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students · 1.6 km away
Randolph Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students · 1.9 km away
Park Middle School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
843 students · 1.9 km away
Hartley Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students · 2.0 km away
Saratoga Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
Southwest High School
Lincoln · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,110 students
Papillion la Vista South HS
Papillion · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,038 students
Westside High School
Omaha · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,145 students
Lincoln East High School
Lincoln · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,982 students
North Star High School
Lincoln · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,927 students
Papillion la Vista Senior High
Papillion · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,867 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln High School a good school?
Lincoln High School has a Success Index (US) of 49.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #187 of 242 in Nebraska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lincoln High School rank in Nebraska?
Lincoln High School ranks #187 of 242 high schools in Nebraska and #8431 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School had 2,086 students in 2025.
Is Lincoln High School a elementary school or a high school?
Lincoln High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lincoln High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lincoln High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.