Is Lincoln Southeast High School a good school?

Lincoln Southeast High School ranks 89 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lincoln Southeast High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,929 students attended Lincoln Southeast High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Southeast High School?

Students at Lincoln Southeast High School are 71% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Lincoln Southeast High School?

Lincoln Southeast High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Calvert Elementary School Elementary : Holmes Elementary School Elementary : Humann Elementary School Elementary : Sheridan Elementary School Elementary : Zeman Elementary School Middle : Pound Middle School

Lincoln Southeast High School

Summary:

Lincoln Southeast High School is a public high school serving 1,929 students in grades 9-12 in Lincoln, Nebraska, which is part of the Lincoln Public Schools district. This school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and favorable student-teacher ratio compared to nearby high schools.

Lincoln Southeast High School has a more racially diverse student body than Lincoln East High School and Lincoln High School, with 70.92% White, 5.03% African American, 11.25% Hispanic, and 10.26% two or more races. Academically, Lincoln Southeast consistently outperforms the Lincoln Public Schools district and the state of Nebraska in ACT proficiency rates, with 42.25% of 11th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 36.18% in Mathematics. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.6 compared to the other local high schools.

While Lincoln Southeast High School is a strong performer, it is outranked by Lincoln East High School, which ranked 46th out of 215 Nebraska high schools in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to Lincoln Southeast's 89th ranking. Additionally, Lincoln Southeast has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 16.54%, suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population compared to Lincoln High School, which had 59.34% of students receiving this assistance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2930 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68506-3298

(402) 436-1304

District: Lincoln Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
89^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,869

Feeder schools for Lincoln Southeast High School:

Elementary:	Calvert Elementary School
	Holmes Elementary School
	Humann Elementary School
	Sheridan Elementary School
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	Zeman Elementary School
Middle:	Pound Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 1,929

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.9%

Hispanic:

11.2%

Two or more races:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln Southeast High School ranks better than 58.6% of high schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked high schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.98. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lincoln Southeast High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.9%), Hispanic (11.2%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Southeast High School is 16.6. 11 high schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln Southeast High School employs 116 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Southeast High School is $13,869, which is the 5^th highest among 7 high schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lincoln Southeast High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Southeast High School 89^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Lincoln Southeast High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Lincoln Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Public Schools 138^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln Southeast High School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	56.13	124^th	249	50.2%
2007	44.46	170^th	247	31.2%
2008	52.89	146^th	252	42.1%
2009	65.07	81^st	251	67.7%
2010	44.86	174^th	249	30.1%
2011	53.29	125^th	252	50.4%
2012	50.58	136^th	245	44.5%
2013	47.10	142^nd	247	42.5%
2014	48.11	133^rd	247	46.2%
2015	55.08	110^th	242	54.5%
2016	49.96	133^rd	246	45.9%
2017	58.62	90^th	219	58.9%
2018	44.62	124^th	219	43.4%
2019	55.42	95^th	217	56.2%
2021	55.84	94^th	209	55.0%
2022	61.48	70^th	202	65.3%
2023	58.98	89^th	215	58.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lincoln Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	35.46	10^th	15	33.3%
2019	40.01	10^th	15	33.3%
2021	42.47	9^th	15	40.0%
2022	63.24	5^th	16	68.8%
2023	51.35	7^th	15	53.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lincoln Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	66.25	5^th	26	80.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	34.75	48^th	79	39.2%
2019	42.40	43^rd	82	47.6%
2021	37.84	50^th	83	39.8%
2022	40.86	41^st	74	44.6%
2023	37.29	51^st	89	42.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	48.33	73^rd	144	49.3%
2019	39.66	89^th	142	37.3%
2021	47.55	76^th	138	44.9%
2022	53.25	58^th	132	56.1%
2023	54.81	65^th	136	52.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	40.17	79^th	138	42.8%
2019	69.74	46^th	140	67.1%
2021	56.04	54^th	130	58.5%
2022	59.18	51^st	135	62.2%
2023	57.77	58^th	135	57.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	55.45	14^th	41	65.9%
2019	46.50	19^th	43	55.8%
2021	52.96	13^th	38	65.8%
2022	49.18	19^th	41	53.7%
2023	51.73	17^th	41	58.5%

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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	47.05	108^th	205	47.3%
2019	63.69	66^th	207	68.1%
2021	60.01	72^nd	200	64.0%
2022	63.77	65^th	196	66.8%
2023	69.17	52^nd	206	74.8%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Southeast High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1386	20	8	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	1434
1989	1312	15	10	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	1358
1990	1248	12	17	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1289
1991	1395	16	14	7	7	n/a	n/a	0	1439
1992	1455	25	16	15	8	n/a	n/a	0	1519
1993	1615	18	24	20	7	n/a	n/a	0	1684
1994	1662	22	24	21	5	n/a	n/a	0	1734
1995	1836	46	20	22	6	n/a	n/a	0	1930
1996	1836	46	20	22	6	n/a	n/a	0	1930
1997	1971	40	29	29	4	n/a	n/a	0	2073
1998	1992	45	35	24	5	n/a	n/a	0	2101
1999	2030	47	46	5	4	n/a	n/a	16	2148
2000	1911	41	44	18	4	n/a	n/a	0	2018
2001	1852	46	45	30	6	n/a	n/a	0	1979
2002	1470	48	38	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	1585
2003	1470	48	38	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	1585
2004	1585	66	34	40	6	n/a	n/a	0	1731
2005	1472	51	31	31	9	n/a	n/a	0	1594
2006	1388	60	35	39	10	n/a	n/a	0	1532
2007	1453	78	29	46	12	n/a	n/a	0	1618
2008	1459	91	34	52	18	n/a	n/a	0	1654
2009	1536	118	38	63	20	n/a	n/a	0	1775
2010	1609	111	39	59	26	n/a	n/a	0	1844
2011	1516	78	34	76	16	2	77	0	1799
2012	1614	90	36	113	16	2	112	0	1983
2013	1546	81	40	128	16	2	109	0	1922
2014	1582	87	37	150	16	3	135	0	2010
2015	1640	100	40	182	20	3	152	0	2137
2016	1586	95	36	190	17	2	163	0	2089
2017	1520	78	36	200	18	3	183	0	2038
2018	1527	92	38	217	15	4	188	0	2081
2019	1538	81	35	207	20	5	172	0	2058
2020	1543	72	36	221	20	8	172	0	2072
2021	1485	74	32	217	18	5	168	0	1999
2022	1458	76	23	209	21	6	189	0	1982
2023	1368	97	29	217	13	7	198	0	1929

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lincoln Southeast High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1434	81.5	17.5	10.5
1989	1358	79.0	17.1	13
1990	1289	79.0	16.3	13.6
1991	1439	80.4	17.8	15.8
1992	1519	91.6	16.5	17.2
1993	1684	102.2	16.5	16.5
1994	1734	108.1	16.0	19
1995	1930	117.3	16.5	3.1
1996	1930	117.3	16.5	3.1
1997	2073	120.3	17.2	3.9
1998	2101	123.9	17.0	5
1999	2148	125.8	17.1	6.3
2000	2018	126.7	15.9	5.7
2001	1979	121.4	16.3	5.2
2002	1585	104.0	15.2	7.5
2003	1585	104.0	15.2	7.5
2004	1731	103.3	16.8	11.8
2005	1594	98.0	16.3	13.8
2006	1532	97.0	15.8	14.6
2007	1618	102.4	15.8	15.7
2008	1654	103.3	16.0	19.8
2009	1775	106.4	16.7	21.8
2010	1844	113.5	16.2	25.2
2011	1799	111.9	16.0	28.6
2012	1983	111.3	17.8	29.1
2013	1922	120.3	15.9	30.5
2014	2010	121.9	16.4	33.5
2015	2137	124.0	17.2	33.1
2016	2089	128.0	16.3	31.2
2017	2038	129.0	15.7	35
2018	2081	124.5	16.7	36.1
2019	2058	127.0	16.1	36.5
2020	2072	123.2	16.8	35.2
2021	1999	125.3	15.9	33.6
2022	1982	119.1	16.6	32.3
2023	1929	116.0	16.6	16.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lincoln Southeast High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1434	81.5	17.5	10.5
1989	1358	79.0	17.1	13
1990	1289	79.0	16.3	13.6
1991	1439	80.4	17.8	15.8
1992	1519	91.6	16.5	17.2
1993	1684	102.2	16.5	16.5
1994	1734	108.1	16.0	19
1995	1930	117.3	16.5	3.1
1996	1930	117.3	16.5	3.1
1997	2073	120.3	17.2	3.9
1998	2101	123.9	17.0	5
1999	2148	125.8	17.1	6.3
2000	2018	126.7	15.9	5.7
2001	1979	121.4	16.3	5.2
2002	1585	104.0	15.2	7.5
2003	1585	104.0	15.2	7.5
2004	1731	103.3	16.8	11.8
2005	1594	98.0	16.3	13.8
2006	1532	97.0	15.8	14.6
2007	1618	102.4	15.8	15.7
2008	1654	103.3	16.0	19.8
2009	1775	106.4	16.7	21.8
2010	1844	113.5	16.2	25.2
2011	1799	111.9	16.0	28.6
2012	1983	111.3	17.8	29.1
2013	1922	120.3	15.9	30.5
2014	2010	121.9	16.4	33.5
2015	2137	124.0	17.2	33.1
2016	2089	128.0	16.3	31.2
2017	2038	129.0	15.7	35
2018	2081	124.5	16.7	36.1
2019	2058	127.0	16.1	36.5
2020	2072	123.2	16.8	35.2
2021	1999	125.3	15.9	33.6
2022	1982	119.1	16.6	32.3
2023	1929	116.0	16.6	16.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Southeast High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$237 (2.0%)	$10,518 (88.4%)	$11,900
2020	$224 (1.9%)	$10,607 (88.5%)	$11,982
2021	$317 (2.5%)	$11,190 (87.4%)	$12,805
2022	$533 (4.0%)	$11,255 (84.1%)	$13,376
2023	$617 (4.4%)	$11,568 (83.4%)	$13,869

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Southeast High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 95^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 89^th of 215 High schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Southeast High School)	44.8	42.3	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Public Schools)	39.3	32.6	6.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Southeast High School)	36	36.2	0.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Public Schools)	33.5	28.4	5.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Lincoln Southeast High School)	30.4	28.8	1.7%
11th Grade Science (Lincoln Public Schools)	29.3	25.6	3.7%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2058	1929	6.3%
African American	81	97	19.8%
American Indian	20	13	35%
Asian	35	29	17.1%
Hispanic	207	217	4.8%
Pacific Islander	5	7	40%
White	1538	1368	11.1%
Two or More Races	172	198	15.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.5%	16.5%	20%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Southeast High School	Public	9-12	2930 S 37th St	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1304	1,929	116	16.6	16.5%	1,368 (70.9%)	97 (5.0%)	217 (11.2%)	29 (1.5%)	13 (0.7%)	7 (0.4%)	198 (10.3%)	59	89^th of 215 public high schools	58.6%		61.5	70^th of 202 public high schools	65.3%	19	42.3	36.2	28.8	$13,869	$617	$11,568
High School Student Support Program	Public	9-12	1801 South 40th Street	Lincoln	68506	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1694	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Science Focus Program	Public	9-12	1222 S 27th St	Lincoln	68502	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1780	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Arts & Humanities Focus Prgm	Public	9-12	643 S 25th Ste 9	Lincoln	68510	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1785	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	2229 J St	Lincoln	68510	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1301	2,196	152	14.4	59.3%	915 (41.7%)	274 (12.5%)	552 (25.1%)	182 (8.3%)	31 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	242 (11.0%)	26.3	162^nd of 215 public high schools	24.7%		27.7	145^th of 202 public high schools	28.2%	17	27.1	22.6	20.9	$16,304	$1,890	$12,555
Bryan Community School	Public	9-12	300 South 48th Street	Lincoln	68510	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1308	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lps Graduation Pathways Program	Public	10-12	300 South 48th St	Lincoln	68510	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1868	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Child Guidance School	Public	7-12	904 Sumner St	Lincoln	68502	Lancaster County	Child Guidance School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 434-2670	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pathfinder Educational Prg-Lancaster County	Public	7-12	1200 Radcliff St	Lincoln	68512	Lancaster County	Pathfinder Educational Prg-Lancaster County	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 441-6817	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
University Of Nebraska High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	206 S 13th St Ste 800	Lincoln	68588	Lancaster County	University Of Nebraska High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(402) 472-4338	197	18	10.9	1.5%	193 (98.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.8	212^th of 215 public high schools	1.4%		4.8	197^th of 202 public high schools	2.5%	15	7.3		8.7

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