NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL

2,072 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Star High School, located at 5801 N 33rd St in Lincoln, Nebraska, is one of the six comprehensive public high schools within the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its modern facilities and a commitment to fostering a collaborative academic environment. It offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which are designed to support the well-rounded development of its students.

Academically, North Star emphasizes college and career readiness through a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and individualized support services. The school takes pride in its "Navigator" identity, encouraging students to pursue excellence while navigating their paths toward post-secondary success. By focusing on community engagement and inclusive excellence, North Star strives to prepare its graduates to be responsible, contributing members of a global society.

2,072

Total Students

127.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,115
Hispanic	455
Black	189
Asian	147
Two or More	156
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,115 (53.8 %)
Hispanic
455 (22.0 %)
Black
189 (9.1 %)
Two or More
156 (7.5 %)
Asian
147 (7.1 %)
American Indian
9 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

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)436-1305
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,072
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	127.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	868
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	162

* 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 9 480

Grade 10 478

Grade 11 530

Grade 12 584