North Star High School vs. Lincoln Southeast High School
Should you attend North Star High School or Lincoln Southeast 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Lincoln Southeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,914 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 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,880 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln Southeast High School ranks in the top 30% 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 60% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,914 students
1,880 students


% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%


Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
113 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#201 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
60%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
60%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
61%


Graduation Rate
80%
83%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
430
450
Grade 10 Students
484
475
Grade 11 Students
447
465
Grade 12 Students
553
490
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%


% Asian
7%
2%


% Hispanic
22%
12%


% Black
9%
5%


% White
53%
69%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%


Diversity Score
0.66
0.50


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
30%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%

