SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

2,171 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln Southwest High School (LSW) is a prominent public secondary school located in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a key component of the Lincoln Public Schools district, the school is known for its large campus and comprehensive academic offerings, which include a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education programs, and specialized electives designed to prepare students for both collegiate and professional pathways.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lincoln Southwest maintains a robust culture of extracurricular engagement. The school is widely recognized for its competitive athletics programs—known as the Silver Hawks—as well as its strong performing arts department, which features highly regarded band, choir, and theater programs. By prioritizing a balance of academic rigor, community involvement, and student-led activities, LSW fosters a dynamic environment intended to support the diverse interests and growth of its student body.

2,171

Total Students

109.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,648
Hispanic	207
Black	97
Asian	82
Two or More	130
American Indian	7

White
1,648 (75.9 %)
Hispanic
207 (9.5 %)
Two or More
130 (6.0 %)
Black
97 (4.5 %)
Asian
82 (3.8 %)
American Indian
7 (0.3 %)

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)436-1306
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	111

* 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 9 551

Grade 10 543

Grade 11 487

Grade 12 590