Lincoln East High School serves 2,251 students in grades 9-12.
Lincoln East High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln East High School's student population of 2,251 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln East High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lincoln East High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 902 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
79%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #193 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln East High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln East High School is 89%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lincoln East High School?
2,251 students attend Lincoln East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lincoln East High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 16:1, 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
What school district is Lincoln East High School part of?
Lincoln East High School is part of Lincoln Public Schools School District.
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