Northwest High School

Summary:

Northwest High School is a public high school in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving 499 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Lincoln Public Schools district, which is ranked 130 out of 182 school districts in the state.

Northwest High School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in academic metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.86% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to 47.24% for the Lincoln Public Schools district and 45.48% for the state. The school also has lower four-year graduation rates and higher chronic absenteeism rates than the district and state averages. Additionally, Northwest High School has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 51.5% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Northwest High School to nearby schools within the Lincoln Public Schools district, such as North Star High School and Lincoln High School, it becomes evident that Northwest High School is underperforming. These nearby schools have higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, Northwest High School's higher spending per student of $23,156 does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for the school.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4901 West Holdrege Street
Lincoln, NE 68528

(402) 436-1314

District: Lincoln Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
161^st of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,156

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 902

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.4%

Hispanic:

18.6%

Two or more races:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwest High School ranks worse than 95.8% of high schools in Nebraska. It also ranks last among 7 ranked high schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.35. (See more...)

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

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.4%), Hispanic (18.6%), two or more races (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 14.8. 10 high schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Northwest High School employs 60.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest High School is $23,156, which is the highest among 16 high schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwest High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest High School 161^st of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Northwest High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Lincoln Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Public Schools 130^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwest High School

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Rank History for all students at Northwest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.73	207^th	215	3.7%
2024	4.35	161^st	168	4.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.05	79^th	89	11.2%
2024	18.51	53^rd	62	14.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Northwest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.73	131^st	136	3.7%
2024	5.20	88^th	93	5.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Northwest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.87	124^th	135	8.1%
2024	12.43	84^th	93	9.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northwest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.76	37^th	41	9.8%

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Rank History for White students at Northwest High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.19	193^rd	206	6.3%
2024	4.27	121^st	125	3.2%

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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 Northwest High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	298	41	7	96	5	52	499
2024	518	85	20	168	9	102	902

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 Northwest High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	499	40.8	12.2	51.5
2024	902	60.7	14.8	49.8

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 Northwest High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	499	40.8	12.2	51.5
2024	902	60.7	14.8	49.8

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 Northwest High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$1,143 (4.9%)	$16,161 (69.8%)	$23,156

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Schools Near Northwest High School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Northwest High School	Public	9-12	4901 West Holdrege Street	Lincoln	68528	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 436-1314	902	61	14.8	49.8%	518 (57.4%)	85 (9.4%)	168 (18.6%)	20 (2.2%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (11.3%)	4.3	161^st of 168 public high schools	4.2%	6.7	207^th of 215 public high schools	3.7%	46	$23,156	$1,143	$16,161
University Of Nebraska High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	206 S 13th St Ste 800	Lincoln	68508	Lancaster County	University Of Nebraska High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(402) 472-4338	204	19	11.0		200 (98.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)
Special Educational Yankee Hill Program	Public	9-12	865 W Burnham	Lincoln	68522	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1927	0	11	.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	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Bay High Focus Program	Public	9-12	2005 Y Street	Lincoln	68503	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 436-1317	0	3	.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	2,118	150	14.1	66.0%	820 (38.7%)	280 (13.2%)	603 (28.5%)	177 (8.4%)	21 (1.0%)	1 (0.0%)	216 (10.2%)	15.6	146^th of 168 public high schools	13.1%	26.3	162^nd of 215 public high schools	24.7%	16	$16,304	$1,890	$12,555
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)
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)
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	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
North Star High School	Public	9-12	5801 N 33rd St	Lincoln	68504	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1305	1,914	130	14.7	59.0%	1,013 (52.9%)	182 (9.5%)	417 (21.8%)	132 (6.9%)	12 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	156 (8.2%)	14.9	148^th of 168 public high schools	11.9%	20.3	175^th of 215 public high schools	18.6%	27	$14,100	$909	$11,452

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest High School

What is the racial makeup of Northwest High School?

Students at Northwest High School are 57% White, 19% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 9% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Northwest High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 902 students attended Northwest High School.

Is Northwest High School a good school?

Northwest High School ranks in the bottom 4.2% of Nebraska high schools.

What district is Northwest High School in?

Lincoln Public Schools

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwest High School	Public	9-12	4901 West Holdrege Street	Lincoln	68528	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 436-1314	902	61	14.8	49.8%	518 (57.4%)	85 (9.4%)	168 (18.6%)	20 (2.2%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (11.3%)	4.3	161^st of 168 public high schools	4.2%		6.7	207^th of 215 public high schools	3.7%	46	$23,156	$1,143	$16,161
University Of Nebraska High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	206 S 13th St Ste 800	Lincoln	68508	Lancaster County	University Of Nebraska High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(402) 472-4338	204	19	11.0		200 (98.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Special Educational Yankee Hill Program	Public	9-12	865 W Burnham	Lincoln	68522	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1927	0	11	.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	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bay High Focus Program	Public	9-12	2005 Y Street	Lincoln	68503	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 436-1317	0	3	.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	2,118	150	14.1	66.0%	820 (38.7%)	280 (13.2%)	603 (28.5%)	177 (8.4%)	21 (1.0%)	1 (0.0%)	216 (10.2%)	15.6	146^th of 168 public high schools	13.1%		26.3	162^nd of 215 public high schools	24.7%	16	$16,304	$1,890	$12,555
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)
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)
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	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Star High School	Public	9-12	5801 N 33rd St	Lincoln	68504	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1305	1,914	130	14.7	59.0%	1,013 (52.9%)	182 (9.5%)	417 (21.8%)	132 (6.9%)	12 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	156 (8.2%)	14.9	148^th of 168 public high schools	11.9%		20.3	175^th of 215 public high schools	18.6%	27	$14,100	$909	$11,452