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Northwest High School — School Calendar 2026-27
High|LINCOLN, Nebraska|LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LINCOLN, NE 68524
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Upcoming Events
Oct
2
Fri
One Act AuditionsEvent
Check the audition notice for time slots and preparation requirements.
Oct
5
Mon
5th Annual LNW College Week!Event
Oct
5
Mon
Fall ASVAB TestEvent
Oct
5
Mon
Orchestra/Jazz Band ConcertEvent
Oct
6
Tue
Choir ConcertEvent
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Oct
7
Wed
TCA Presentations (All Sophomores)Event
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
902
Student:Teacher
15:1
Locale
Urban
District
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLSEcon. Disadvantaged
49.8%
Phone
(402)436-1314School Statistics
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,573
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,619
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,200
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 29%Local 61%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$293,543
+4.3% 1yr+33.9% 5yr
Lincoln, NE metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.6%
Below 150% poverty line
3.1%
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Uninsured residents
6.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
7,396
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
6,692
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
2,010 (30%)
Other Health Impairment
1,034 (15%)
Speech/Language Impairment
888 (13%)
Autism
819 (12%)
Emotional Disturbance
647 (10%)
Intellectual Disability
310 (5%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,017
Current enrollment
Coming Up
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
One Act Auditions
Check the audition notice for time slots and preparation requirements.
EventMon, Oct 5, 2026
5th Annual LNW College Week!
EventMon, Oct 5, 2026
Fall ASVAB Test
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Northwest High School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5th Grade MAP Testing - ReadingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | 4th Grade MAP Testing - MathDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for testing dates and any required preparation materials. |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | 3rd Grade MAP Reading TestingDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | 5th Map Reading testingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School (Labor Day)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Teacher Plan day- No schoolDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | 4th Gr MAP Testing: MathDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | One Act Auditions Check the audition notice for time slots and preparation requirements. |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Senior Family Night Check the event notice for time, location and attendance details. |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Tiny Talons Practice |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | LNW Food Market Check the event notice for vendor information and details. |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | One Act Auditions Check the audition notice for time slots and preparation requirements. |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Tiny Talons Performance |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | One Act Auditions Check the audition notice for time slots and preparation requirements. |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 5th Annual LNW College Week! |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Fall ASVAB Test |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Orchestra/Jazz Band Concert |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Choir Concert Check the concert notice for performance date, time, and ticket information. |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | TCA Presentations (All Sophomores) |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Fall ASVAB Test Interpretation |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | NACRAO College Fair |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Finals Review the academic calendar for final exam dates and testing schedules. |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Finals Review the academic calendar for final exam dates and testing schedules. |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Last day of 1st quarter |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Fall Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete break dates. |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | LPS quarter break |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day) |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | First day of 2nd quarter |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Fall ACCUPLACER |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Creighton College Rep Visit |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | BCHS Open House |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Sophomore Family Night |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | PreACT - Sophomores Only |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | LNW Food Market Check the event notice for vendor information and details. |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conferences Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information. |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2026 | Falcon One Act Festival |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - No School Review the school calendar for the complete break dates. |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day) |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | 8th Grade Information Night at LNW |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | LNW Food Market Check the event notice for vendor information and details. |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Junior Family Night |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Choir Concert Check the concert notice for performance date, time, and ticket information. |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Orchestra Concert Check the concert notice for performance details and ticket information. |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Band Concert Check the concert notice for performance time, location, and ticket information. |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Finals Review the academic calendar for final exam dates and testing schedules. |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Finals Review the academic calendar for final exam dates and testing schedules. |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Last day of 2nd quarter |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | LPS semester break |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Winter Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day) |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | First day of 3rd quarter |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | LNW Food Market Check the event notice for vendor information and details. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules. |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | Food Market Review the event notice for vendor information and hours. |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Spring ASVAB Test |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Spring ASVAB Test Interpretation |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day) |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Parent/Teacher Conferences Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information. |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | Spring Honors Convocation |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | LNW Food Market Check the event notice for vendor information and details. |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | Last day of 3rd quarter |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | LPS quarter break |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | Spring Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | First day of 4th quarter |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | SCC @ Your Service |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Spring ACCUPLACER |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | LNW Food Market Check the event notice for vendor information and details. |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | All schools not in session (professional learning & planning day) |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | Parent/Teacher Conferences Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information. |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | 5th Annual Falcon Career Fair |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | All schools not in session Review the district calendar for closure dates and any makeup schedules. |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Yankee Hill Education Center Graduation Celebration https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Independence Academy Graduation Celebration https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Last day of classes Review the calendar for the exact date and any related events. |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Bryan Community Graduation Celebration https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | Lincoln High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | North Star High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | LNW Graduation Ceremony |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | Northwest High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | Southeast High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | Northeast High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | Southwest High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | Standing Bear High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 | East High School Graduation Ceremony https://www.lps.org/page/graduation-information |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest High School
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 902 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in LINCOLN, NE.
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