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 1,982 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln East High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,982 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln East High School serves the eastern part of Lincoln, NE, covering an area of approximately 16.9 square miles. Students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 9 miles to the furthest edge of the attendance zone.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lincoln East High School's student population of 1,982 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,982 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Motto
'We Seek Excellence Through the Power of Education.'
School Rankings
Lincoln East High School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln East High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln East High School's ranking?
Lincoln East High School is ranked #276 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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, Southwest High School, Lincoln Northeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% 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 95%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Lincoln East High School?
1,982 students attend Lincoln East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lincoln East High School students are White, 9% 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 10/10/2025
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