North Star High School vs. Lincoln High School
Should I attend North Star High School or Lincoln 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
North Star High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Diversity
Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,242 students in grades 9-12, North Star 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 36% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,242 students
2,304 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
162 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#754 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#685 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Graduation Rate
80%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
520
486
Grade 10 Students
602
533
Grade 11 Students
515
584
Grade 12 Students
605
701
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
7%
9%
% Hispanic
21%
23%
% Black
9%
12%
% White
55%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%