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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Attribute
Diversity
Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,072 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 39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,196 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 39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,072 students
2,196 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
152 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#658 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
80%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
480
513
Grade 10 Students
478
511
Grade 11 Students
530
504
Grade 12 Students
584
668
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
22%
25%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
54%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
