What grades does LPS CAREER ACADEMY serve?

LPS CAREER ACADEMY operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the LINCOLN area.

Where is LPS CAREER ACADEMY located?

LPS CAREER ACADEMY is a urban school in LINCOLN, NE.

What is the student-teacher ratio at LPS CAREER ACADEMY?

The student-teacher ratio at LPS CAREER ACADEMY is 0:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in LINCOLN, NE?

Schools in LINCOLN include LPS CAREER ACADEMY and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the LINCOLN area.

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LPS Career Academy — School Calendar 2026-27

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School Profile

Grades

11–12

Locale

Urban

District

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Phone

(402)436-1316

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

7 courses offered

21 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

20 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

166 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

80 test takers

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

166

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

9.4

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

0.050000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

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

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

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. LPS Career Academy follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	5th Grade MAP Testing - ReadingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	MAP Growth Testing in MathDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	3rd Gr MAP Testing: MathDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	4th MAP Math Math testingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School- Labor DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Staff Professional Learning DayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full schedule and any student impact details.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Q1 Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Review the conference schedule for sign-up times and procedures.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	5th Grade MAP Reading TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—