For the 2025-26 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 13,231 students in Lincoln, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln, NE are Lincoln East High School, Southwest High School and Lincoln Southeast High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Lincoln, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln East High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lincoln, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln East High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Gr: 9-12 | 2,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Southwest High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7001 S 14th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1306
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1306
Gr: 9-12 | 2,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Southeast High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2930 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1304
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1304
Gr: 9-12 | 1,880 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
University Of Nebraska High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 S 13th St Ste 800
Lincoln, NE 68588
(402) 472-4338
Lincoln, NE 68588
(402) 472-4338
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Gr: 9-12 | 2,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
North Star High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5801 N 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Gr: 9-12 | 1,914 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Northeast High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2635 N 63rd St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Gr: 9-12 | 1,769 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Arts & Humanities Focus Prgm
Alternative School
643 S 25th Ste 9
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1785
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1785
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bay High Focus Program
Alternative School
2005 Y Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 436-1317
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 436-1317
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bryan Community School
Alternative School
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Child Guidance School
Alternative School
904 Sumner St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 434-2670
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 434-2670
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
High School Student Support Program
Alternative School
1801 South 40th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1694
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1694
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lps Career Academy
Alternative School
8800 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1316
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1316
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lps Graduation Pathways Program
Alternative School
300 South 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1868
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1868
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nebraska Youth Academy
Alternative School
5900 Walker
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
4901 West Holdrege Street
Lincoln, NE 68524
(402) 436-1314
Lincoln, NE 68524
(402) 436-1314
Gr: 9-12 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathfinder Educational Prg-lancaster Co
Alternative School
1200 Radcliff St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 441-6817
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 441-6817
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Science Focus Program
Alternative School
1222 S 27th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1780
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1780
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational Yankee Hill Program
Special Education School
865 W Burnham
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 436-1927
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 436-1927
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
11100 South 70th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1315
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1315
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Lincoln, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40th & Holdrege Unl East
Lincoln, NE 68583
(402) 472-9855
Lincoln, NE 68583
(402) 472-9855
Gr: PK | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%
1430 South St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 437-8930
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 437-8930
Gr: 7-12
9300 Second St Rr 8
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 423-4538
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 423-4538
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Entrepreneurship Focus Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
285 S 68th St Pl 4th Floor
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1715
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1715
840 South 17th
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1960
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1960
Gr: PK | 48 students Minority enrollment: 56%
5001 Sw 56th
Lincoln, NE 68523
(402) 797-7400
Lincoln, NE 68523
(402) 797-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
300 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1141
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1141
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
5801 N 33 St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Gr: PK | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Information Technical Focus Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
285 S 68th St Pl 4th Floor
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1776
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1776
2032 U Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 474-1110
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 474-1110
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
11801 West A
Lincoln, NE 68532
(402) 475-0745
Lincoln, NE 68532
(402) 475-0745
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students
Nebraska Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2311 N 60th St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Gr: 9-12
5801 N 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
3200 W Mc Kelvie Rd
Lincoln, NE 68524
(402) 470-3151
Lincoln, NE 68524
(402) 470-3151
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
5905 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1989
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1989
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Remote Learning Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Gr: PK-5
701 W Rokeby
Lincoln, NE 68523
(402) 423-0562
Lincoln, NE 68523
(402) 423-0562
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln, NE include Lincoln East High School, Southwest High School and Lincoln Southeast High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln?
21 public high schools are located in Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lincoln are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln include: Lincoln Northeast High School vs. Lincoln East High School, Bryan Community School vs. Arts & Humanities Focus Prgm, Southwest High School vs. Lincoln Southeast High School
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