Lincoln East High School
Tel:
(402) 436-1302
Lincoln East High School serves 2,042 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lincoln East High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lincoln East High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lincoln East High School's student population of 2,042 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,042 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 127 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lincoln East High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lincoln East High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #130 out of 913 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 82% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lincoln East High School is Lincoln High School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Nuernberger Education Center (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pyrtle Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Pyrtle Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 435 students
0.4 miles
721 Cottonwood Dr
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1162 0.4 PK-5 435 - Lincoln Morley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 520 students
0.7 miles
6800 Monterey Dr
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1154 0.7 PK-5 520 - Lincoln Eastridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
0.8 miles
6245 L St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135 0.8 PK-5 320 - Lincoln Ecse - Homebased Grades: PK | 492 students
1.2 miles
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1994 1.2 PK 492 - Lincoln Meadow Lane Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 595 students
1.2 miles
7200 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 436-1151 1.2 PK-5 595
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