LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOL

1,982 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln East High School, located at 1000 S 70th St in Lincoln, Nebraska, is one of the premier public secondary schools within the Lincoln Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum, the school serves a diverse student body in grades 9 through 12. It has earned a reputation for maintaining high standards in both traditional classroom instruction and advanced placement programs, consistently positioning its students for success in higher education and future career paths.

Beyond its academic focus, Lincoln East boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in the student experience. The school offers a wide array of activities, including competitive athletic programs, award-winning fine arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering a supportive community environment and emphasizing both scholarly achievement and character development, Lincoln East High School remains a cornerstone of the local educational landscape and a source of significant pride for the Lincoln community.

1,982

Total Students

115.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,520
Hispanic	178
Black	44
Asian	108
Two or More	128
American Indian	4

White
1,520 (76.7%)
Hispanic
178 (9.0%)
Two or More
128 (6.5%)
Asian
108 (5.4%)
Black
44 (2.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)436-1302
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,982
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	107

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 433

Grade 10 461

Grade 11 526

Grade 12 562