At a glance
Reported students
631
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska high enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 319 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446
Standing Bear High School: 631 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 9.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Standing Bear High School
Standing Bear 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 631 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 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, 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 (80.7%) and multiracial (7.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Standing Bear High School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.6 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
- 16.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.7%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black2.7%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
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.
Northwest High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,017 reported students
Science Focus Program
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Arts & Humanities Focus Prgm
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Special Ed Yankee Hill Program
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
High School Student Support Program
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Bryan Community School
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Standing Bear 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School High · Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,110 | 5 mi |
| Pathfinder Ed Prg-Lancaster Co High · Pathfinder Ed Prg-Lancaster Co | 07–12 | 0 | 6.1 mi |
| Lincoln Southeast High School High · Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,848 | 6.1 mi |
| High School Student Support Program High · Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 6.8 mi |
| Lincoln East High School High · Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,982 | 7.1 mi |
| Science Focus Program High · Lincoln Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Standing Bear High School
What grades does Standing Bear High School serve?
Standing Bear 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 Standing Bear High School?
Standing Bear High School reported 631 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 319 Nebraska high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Standing Bear High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 631 students and 39.6 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 Standing Bear High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Standing Bear High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Lincoln Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Standing Bear High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.2% 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 Standing Bear High School in?
Standing Bear 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 Standing Bear High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southwest High School (5 mi), Pathfinder Ed Prg-Lancaster Co (6.1 mi), Lincoln Southeast High School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.