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 1,927 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 1,848 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,927 students
1,848 students
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
107 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#740 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#437 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
61%
Graduation Rate
78%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
476
461
Grade 10 Students
468
434
Grade 11 Students
487
463
Grade 12 Students
496
490
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
22%
13%
% Black
11%
5%
% White
50%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%