University of Nebraska High School is an accredited, university-based online high school institution operated by the University of Nebraska, in the United States. It offers distance education high school courses which allows its students to earn high school credit or a diploma from anywhere in the world.
Serving 204 students in grades 9-12, University Of Nebraska High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Of Nebraska High School's student population of 204 students has grown by 827% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1929
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
Yes
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Education without boundaries.
School Rankings
University Of Nebraska High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Of Nebraska High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#600 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
98%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
87%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Of Nebraska High School's ranking?
University Of Nebraska High School is ranked #600 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are University Of Nebraska High School often compared to?
University Of Nebraska High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Southeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Of Nebraska High School?
The graduation rate of University Of Nebraska High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend University Of Nebraska High School?
204 students attend University Of Nebraska High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of University Of Nebraska High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Of Nebraska High School?
University Of Nebraska High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does University Of Nebraska High School offer ?
University Of Nebraska High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is University Of Nebraska High School part of?
University Of Nebraska High School is part of University Of Nebraska High School District.
In what neighborhood is University Of Nebraska High School located?
University Of Nebraska High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Lincoln, NE. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
School Reviews
5 1/8/2021
The school is rigorous and the subjects are in depth. Ex: The first year French would be equivalent to two years of French in most public and private high schools nationwide. In the early 80''s my daughter took basic courses from the UofNHS, including first year French, and enrolled in our local HS in Minnesota when she was 11, and was placed in French 4. She enrolled in the University of Minnesota at age 13 because there were no additional classes for her in the high school. She graduated UofM at age 17 with a 3.9 average. Her experience at the UofNHS not only taught her academic skills for college, but taught her the essential life skills necessary for success not only in college but also in life: assuming responsibility for one's successes and failures, organization, planning, and goal-setting. These are the skills essential for unqualified success in life, regardless of one's chosen path.
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