North Star High School vs. Lincoln High School
Should you attend North Star High School or Lincoln High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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 1,927 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 40% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,086 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 40% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,927 students
2,086 students
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
151 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#740 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#738 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
78%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
476
465
Grade 10 Students
468
585
Grade 11 Students
487
476
Grade 12 Students
496
560
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
22%
27%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
50%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%