Lincoln High School vs. Southwest High School
Should I attend Lincoln 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
School
Top Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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 2,304 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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
2,304 students
2,199 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
162 teachers
117 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#685 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#161 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
64%
Graduation Rate
72%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
486
567
Grade 10 Students
533
490
Grade 11 Students
584
576
Grade 12 Students
701
566
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
23%
9%
% Black
12%
4%
% White
43%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%