Lincoln East High School vs. Southwest High School
Should I attend Lincoln East High School or Southwest High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Southwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,251 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln East High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
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).
Serving 2,199 students in grades 9-12, Southwest High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,251 students
2,199 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
117 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#161 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
64%
Graduation Rate
89%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
530
567
Grade 10 Students
529
490
Grade 11 Students
587
576
Grade 12 Students
605
566
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
79%
77%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%