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Lincoln High School

2229 J ST, LINCOLN, NE, 68510

About Lincoln High School

Lincoln High School is a historic public school in Lincoln, Nebraska, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is known for being an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, which means it has a curriculum that is open to students from all over the world. The school also offers Advanced Placement classes, which 14% of students take. Lincoln High School has a diverse student body, with 61% of its students being minorities and 66% being economically disadvantaged. According to academic data, 27% of students are good at reading and 23% are good at math, and it is one of the best High School in "Nebraska" . The school has about 2,300 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, which makes it a welcoming and supportive place to learn. It is known as a top school because of its strong traditions and its commitment to getting students ready for college through a variety of entrance exams. Its strengths are its diverse community and dedication to academic excellence for all.

Lincoln High School Contact Information

Address

2229 J ST, LINCOLN, NE, 68510

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Phone

(402) 436-1301

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Website

lps.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 23%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 23% in Math and 27% in Reading.
150
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2118
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 239 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lincoln High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 38.72%
Asian 8.36%
Hispanic 28.47%
Black 13.22%
Two+ Races 10.2%
Native Am. 0.99%
White
38.72%
Asian
8.36%
Hispanic
28.47%
Black
13.22%
Two+ Races
10.2%
Native Am.
0.99%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2118
50.99%
1080 Female
49.01%
1038 Male

Student Population

2118 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

286 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Lincoln High School is getting ready for the SAT and ACT test dates in the spring of 2026. to help students get ready for college, the school is holding special preparation sessions. The school's well-known International Baccalaureate (IB) program is still growing its project-based learning programs. Recently, it showed off senior caps to ne research that deals with problems in the local community. The athletic department is also celebrating the completion of facility upgrades, such as new equipment in the strength and conditioning center that will help student-athletes in all seasonal sports.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Lincoln High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q4. Does Lincoln High School support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q5. How does Lincoln High School keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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