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Lps Career Academy

Grades 11–12 · High · Lincoln, NE · NCES 317284002320

Alternative School

At a glance

Reported students

0

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

9.6

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

0:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

11–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Nebraska high enrollment

15th percentile

Compared with 319 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

446

Lps Career Academy: 0 reported students.

State peer staffing position

12th percentile

0:1 reported; state peer median 9.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
166
Teachers (FTE)
9.4
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1

What the reported data says about Lps Career Academy

Lps Career Academy is a public high school serving grades 11–12 in Lincoln. It is one of 78 current school records connected to Lincoln Public Schools. NCES reports 0 students for 2024–25.

Among 319 high schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 130 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 0:1, below the Nebraska median of 9.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Lps Career Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 0:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.2%
Students with disabilities
6.6%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0.05
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White73.5%
  • Hispanic12%
  • Black5.4%
  • Asian2.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5.4%

Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

7 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Lps Career Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Lincoln East High School

High · Lincoln Public Schools

09–121,9821.4 mi
Morton School

High · Morton School

07–1202.4 mi
Lincoln Northeast High School

High · Lincoln Public Schools

09–121,8192.4 mi
Nebraska Youth Academy

High · Nebraska Youth Academy

07–1202.4 mi
Bryan Community School

High · Lincoln Public Schools

09–1202.7 mi
Lps Graduation Pathways Program

High · Lincoln Public Schools

10–1202.7 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Lps Career Academy

What grades does Lps Career Academy serve?

Lps Career Academy reports grades 11–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Lincoln Public Schools.

How many students attend Lps Career Academy?

Lps Career Academy reported 0 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 319 Nebraska high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 166 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lps Career Academy?

The calculated ratio is 0:1, based on 0 students and 9.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 9.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lps Career Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lps Career Academy is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Lincoln Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Lps Career Academy in?

Lps Career Academy is part of Lincoln Public Schools, based in Lincoln, NE, which operates 78 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lps Career Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln East High School (1.4 mi), Morton School (2.4 mi), Lincoln Northeast High School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.