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Lincoln Public Schools reports steady graduation rates and high college sophomore retention, but subgroup gaps remain
Summary
LPS reported a district graduation rate just over the strategic goal of 87% for the second year running and a 91% college-sophomore return rate for graduates who enrolled in four-year colleges; the presentation also noted lower graduation rates for Special Education (61%) and English learners (60%).
At a Board of Education briefing, district staff said Lincoln Public Schools met its strategic graduation-rate goal of 87% for the second consecutive year. The presenter said the district remains focused on raising rates across all student groups and cited subgroup graduation rates for the class of 2025: Special Education 61%, English learners 60%, and students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch 80%.
The presenter contrasted graduation percentages with postsecondary persistence: among LPS graduates who enroll in four-year colleges, 91% returned for their sophomore year, which the presenter noted is well above a cited national average of 77%. The presentation acknowledged a range of reasons students may not persist in college, including finances, life circumstances, and academic preparation.
District staff also described expanded program options intended to support college and career outcomes, including more than 700 students in focus programs, over 850 applications for those programs in the portal for the coming year, and Career Academy pathways that award certificates to prepare students for local employment or continued education.
Board members thanked staff for the briefing; staff said follow-up reporting and program monitoring will continue.
