Enrollment
1,494
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Omaha, NE
Buena Vista High School
Federal NCES profile for Buena Vista High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317482002437
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buena Vista High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #15 of 15
- high schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 1,494
- students enrolled
Buena Vista High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Vista High School ranks #15 of 15 high schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482002437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+207% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buena Vista High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buena Vista High School
Buena Vista High School is a large high school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 1,494 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Nebraska schools and 207% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,494 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
The surrounding Omaha Public Schools spends $14,202 per pupil, 20% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students) and South High School (2,412 students) alongside Buena Vista High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buena Vista High School compares
Buena Vista High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41.5:1 | ▲ 207% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,494 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,494
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
41.5:1
students per teacher
- 207% above state mean
Top 99% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
White 14.4%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Buena Vista High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Omaha Public Schools, which includes Buena Vista High School.
$14,202
Per student
-20%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 39.9%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Buena Vista High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buena Vista High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,494 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~41.5:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Buena Vista High School's federal record.
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Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Buena Vista High School
How many students attend Buena Vista High School?
Buena Vista High School has 1,494 students enrolled. It is a high school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista High School is 41.5:1, which is 207% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 164% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buena Vista High School?
The largest demographic group at Buena Vista High School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buena Vista High School?
Buena Vista High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Buena Vista High School rank among high schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Vista High School ranks #15 of 15 high schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Omaha on the city page.
Is Buena Vista High School a good school?
Buena Vista High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Omaha Public Schools?
Besides Buena Vista High School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), South High School (2,412 students), and North High School (1,754 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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