Lincoln East High School is a public high school located in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln Public Schools district. The current principal is Casey Fries.
Serving 2,078 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln East High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,078 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lincoln East High School's student population of 2,078 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,078 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Lincoln East High School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln East High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Martin The Spartan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln East High School's ranking?
Lincoln East High School is ranked #118 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Lincoln East High School often compared to?
Lincoln East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Southeast High School, Lincoln Northeast High School, Southwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln East High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln East High School is 91%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lincoln East High School?
2,078 students attend Lincoln East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lincoln East High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln East High School?
Lincoln East High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln East High School offer ?
Lincoln East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln East High School part of?
Lincoln East High School is part of Lincoln School District.
School Reviews
5 12/13/2022
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