Northwest High School

Summary:

Northwest High School is a public high school located in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 499 students. The school is part of the Lincoln Public Schools district, which is ranked 138 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwest High School faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Only 12.03% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to 32.58% for the Lincoln Public Schools district and 33.35% for the state of Nebraska. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and White students, ranking 37 out of 41 and 193 out of 206 Nebraska high schools, respectively.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Northwest High School (51.5%) is a significant factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance. The school's low ranking for low socioeconomic status students (79 out of 89) indicates that it is struggling to effectively support and address the unique needs of this student population. In comparison, nearby schools like North Star High School and Lincoln High School have higher proficiency rates and better overall academic performance, despite having higher student-teacher ratios.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4901 West Holdrege Street
       Lincoln, NE  68524


(402) 436-1314

District: Lincoln Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
207th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,156 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  499

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.7%
Hispanic:
19.2%
Two or more races:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwest High School ranks worse than 96.3% of high schools in Nebraska. It also ranks last among 7 ranked high schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.7%), Hispanic (19.2%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 12.2, which is the 8th best among 7 high schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)
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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 2023 Rankings:

Northwest High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest High School 207th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Northwest High School in the ranking list.)

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Lincoln Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Public Schools 138th of 212 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 207th 215 3.7%
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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 79th 89 11.2%
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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 131st 136 3.7%
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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 124th 135 8.1%
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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 37th 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 193rd 206 6.3%
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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.

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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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 298 41 7 96 5 0 52 0 499

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest High School

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

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 499 students attended Northwest High School.

Students at Northwest High School are 60% White, 19% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 8% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Northwest High School ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Nebraska high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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