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LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

2635 N 63RD ST, LINCOLN, NE 68507LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,812
Students
Total enrolled
69%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 20% vs nat'l
$14,943
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,812 students in grades 09–12 in LINCOLN, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,943 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL is a very large high in LINCOLN, Nebraska, serving grades 09–12 with 1,812 students. The district invests $14,943 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 69% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

1,812
Total Students
15.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
62%
Free Lunch
117
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution959 male · 853 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility62%
National avg 52% · 1,119 students
Student Composition
57%
20%
9%
11%
Asian2%
White57%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black9%
Multiracial11%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317284001161

Academic Outcomes at LINCOLN NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
69
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
69%
State avg
83%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,943Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,943
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,575
Student Support$2,839
Administration$1,793
Operations$2,241
Other$1,494
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,943 spent per student, an estimated $6,620 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
57%
State government
30.0%
Local (property tax)
57.5%
Federal programs
12.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 69% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KOOSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLROPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+10 more
↓
Middle
SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOLSCHOO MIDDLE SCHOOLIRVING MIDDLE SCHOOLGOODRICH MIDDLE SCHOOL
+7 more
↓
High School
LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOLLINCOLN HIGH SCHOOLSOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLNORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyLancaster County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (402)436-1303
NCES ID: 317284001161
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LINCOLN seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOL
2,268 students · 09–12
● 46 opp21% FRL
High
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
2,196 students · 09–12
● 46 opp59% FRL
High
SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
2,171 students · 09–12
● 52 opp26% FRL
High
NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL
2,072 students · 09–12
● 46 opp55% FRL
High
LINCOLN SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
1,929 students · 09–12
● 46 opp17% FRL
Mid
SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,136 students · 06–08
22% FRL
Mid
SCHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL
917 students · 06–08
● 48 opp
Mid
IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL
890 students · 06–08
● 38 opp46% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2635 N 63RD ST, LINCOLN, NE 68507
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.