Lincoln East High School

Lincoln East High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1000 S 70th St,  Lincoln, NE
Lincoln Public Schools
4.0
4.9
2,078 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Susan Cassata
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
125
Full Time Teachers
125
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
680
Verbal
670
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
87.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
280:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
78.2%
Hispanic
7.7%
Two or more races
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Black
2.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Public HS Teachers in Nebraska
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 737 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 234 Students
Nebraska Wesleyan University 206 Students
Southeast Community College 147 Students
Colorado State University 121 Students
Creighton University 102 Students
Bryan College of Health Sciences 81 Students
University of Nebraska at Kearney 74 Students
Kansas State University 71 Students
University of Nebraska Medical Center 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 123 Students
Psychology 112 Students
Biology 112 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 106 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 53 Students
Marketing 51 Students
Chemistry 50 Students
Elementary Education 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 275 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
4/13/2025
East highschool is a good highschool that involves everyone. They have a lot of different clubs and students can even create clubs if they want to. something I am involved in is showchoir. There was 3 different show choirs, elevation, elegance and express but recently not enough students have been interested so they broke it down into two groups Elevation and Express. East also takes the time to recognize the students that have done well in academics, they have a honor roll convention in the spring to recognize the students that have done well.
3.0 Senior
1/6/2025
Would like to see more classes and information on real life needs - for example; banking, taxes, mortgages, college applications, loans, financial aide, etc. Would like all children, despite their struggles or backgrounds, to have an equal education. Would like for mental health to be more understood and important to the teachers and for that to spread to the kids attending.
4.0 Junior
9/13/2024
This is my first year at Lincoln East high school. Although it hasn't been long since I came here, I love it. Everyone is very welcoming and do not judge anyone. Lincoln East has very good athletics which I like since I'll be playing soccer.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.9 10 Reviews
5.0 other
2/1/2022
Personally I would say it was one of the best schools in Lincoln. It gets a bad rap due to some of the stuff that's been in the news. But most of the kids that go to the school are pretty well-behaved. They are really working on diversity and making sure that it's a fair environment for everyone.
5.0 parent
6/2/2021
Honestly, the low rating you assigned East High is baffling, and it makes me question the validity of your rating system. Clearly it's the best high school in the city. This is one of the top high schools in the state, routinely turning out the highest number of National Merit Scholars in the city,...
5.0 parent
4/10/2021
Lincoln East teachers are experts who care deeply about the students as well as their subject areas. We appreciated Lincoln East’s high standards of excellence, course offerings, and effective leadership for our 3 kids.
4.0 student
5/29/2014
I don't think the "diversity" chart does my school justice. We're very culturally diverse, which I think matters more than this obsession we have with skin color. My biology teacher is from Argentina, my administrator is from Spain and is also half Arab, I learn German from a Russian woman, I learne...

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Lincoln East High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lincoln, NE and is served by the Lincoln Public Schools in Nebraska. The school has a total enrollment of 2,078 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Lincoln East High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bryan Community School, Lincoln Northeast High School, Morton School, and more. Learn more about what Lincoln has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lincoln East High School.

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