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:
207^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,156

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 499

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.7%

Hispanic:

19.2%

Two or more races:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.5%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.7%), Hispanic (19.2%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 12.2, which is the 8^th best among 7 high schools in the Lincoln Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Northwest High School employs 40.8 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 2023 Rankings:

Northwest High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest High School 207^th of 215 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:

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 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%

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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%

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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%

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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%

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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%

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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	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.

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

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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
Northwest High School	Public	9-12	4901 West Holdrege Street	Lincoln	68524	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 436-1314	499	41	12.2	51.5%	298 (59.7%)	41 (8.2%)	96 (19.2%)	7 (1.4%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (10.4%)	6.7	207^th of 215 public high schools	3.7%					(n/a)	12.0	9.0	12.0	$23,156	$1,143	$16,161
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
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	13	.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)
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	2	.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
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	5	.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	2,072	128	16.2	55.4%	1,115 (53.8%)	189 (9.1%)	455 (22.0%)	147 (7.1%)	9 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	156 (7.5%)	20.3	175^th of 215 public high schools	18.6%		22.7	161^st of 202 public high schools	20.3%	14	23.3	20.6	18.2	$14,100	$909	$11,452

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest High School

Is Northwest High School a good school?

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

What district is Northwest High School in?

Lincoln Public Schools

How many students attend Northwest High School?

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

What is the racial makeup of 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.

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