Lincoln East High School vs. Southwest High School
Should you attend Lincoln East High School or Southwest 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
Lincoln East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Southwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,982 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln East High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,110 students in grades 9-12, Southwest 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 57% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
1,982 students
2,110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
107 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#323 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
62%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
433
501
Grade 10 Students
461
508
Grade 11 Students
526
524
Grade 12 Students
562
577
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
77%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%