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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Lincoln at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Lincoln Public Schools
41,850 students | LINCOLN, NE
Grades PK, K-12 | 80 schools -
Cedars Turning Point-RTC School District
LINCOLN, NE
Grades 7-12 | 1 school -
Nebraska Youth Academy
0 students | LINCOLN, NE
Grades 9-12 | 1 school -
Morton School
0 students | LINCOLN, NE
Grades 7-12 | 1 school -
Pathfinder Education Prg-Lancaster County
0 students | LINCOLN, NE
Grades 7-12 | 1 school -
University of Nebraska High School
197 students | LINCOLN, NE
Grades 9-12 | 1 school -
Child Guidance Center Rtc School
0 students | LINCOLN, NE
Grades 7-12 | 1 school
Reviews From Schools in Lincoln
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Parent / Guardian
September 23, 2025
I am very concerned about the quality of education at this school. There is a lot of bullying, and behavioral issues are not properly addressed. The principal and staff do not seem to provide adequate... More
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Lux Middle School
Parent / Guardian
July 26, 2025
People who rate are often disgruntled parents. Compare to schools in similar sized cities and LSE shine!
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Lincoln Southeast High School
Current student
July 03, 2025
I went to this middle school last year and i was being suspended over little things like a certain amount of missing work and slamming doors. The admin twist your words to your parents to make... More
Review for
Dawes Middle School