At a glance
Reported students
1,017
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 319 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446
Northwest High School: 1,017 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 9.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Northwest High School
Northwest High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lincoln. It is one of 78 current school records connected to Lincoln Public Schools. NCES reports 1,017 students for 2024–25.
Among 319 high schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 130 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, above 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 (56.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Northwest High School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.3%
- Hispanic19.3%
- Black10.1%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Lincoln Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Standing Bear High School
High · Grades 09–12
631 reported students
Lincoln Northeast High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,819 reported students
Lincoln Southeast High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,848 reported students
North Star High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,927 reported students
Lincoln East High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,982 reported students
Science Focus Program
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Northwest High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Ed Yankee Hill Program High · Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 4.7 mi |
| University of Nebraska High School High · University of Nebraska High School | 09–12 | 165 | 4.7 mi |
| Child Guidance School High · Child Guidance School | 07–12 | 0 | 4.7 mi |
| Bay High Focus Program High · Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 5.1 mi |
| Lincoln High School High · Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,086 | 5.4 mi |
| Arts & Humanities Focus Prgm High · Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northwest High School
What grades does Northwest High School serve?
Northwest High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lincoln Public Schools.
How many students attend Northwest High School?
Northwest High School reported 1,017 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 319 Nebraska high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northwest High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 1,017 students and 66.85 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 Northwest High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northwest High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Lincoln Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northwest High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northwest High School in?
Northwest High School 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 Northwest High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Special Ed Yankee Hill Program (4.7 mi), University of Nebraska High School (4.7 mi), Child Guidance School (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.