Lincoln Southeast High School vs. Southwest High School
Should I attend Lincoln Southeast 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
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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 1,982 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln Southeast High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
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).
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
1,982 students
2,199 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
117 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#376 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#161 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
64%
Graduation Rate
82%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
469
567
Grade 10 Students
445
490
Grade 11 Students
490
576
Grade 12 Students
578
566
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
74%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%