Lincoln Southeast High School serves 1,982 students in grades 9-12.
Lincoln Southeast High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (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 52% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 1,982 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Southeast High School's student population of 1,982 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,982 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Lincoln Southeast High School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Southeast High School is 0.43, 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
#376 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
11%
21%

Black
4%
7%

White
74%
64%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
82%
85%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Southeast High School's ranking?
Lincoln Southeast High School is ranked #376 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Lincoln Southeast High School often compared to?
Lincoln Southeast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln Southeast High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln Southeast High School is 82%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lincoln Southeast High School?
1,982 students attend Lincoln Southeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lincoln Southeast High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Southeast High School?
Lincoln Southeast High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln Southeast High School offer ?
Lincoln Southeast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln Southeast High School part of?
Lincoln Southeast High School is part of Lincoln Public Schools School District.
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