- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+432 students YoY
Buena Vista High School grew from 721 students in 2022-23 to 1,153 in 2023-24 (+59.9%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 57.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+432 students YoY 317482002437 · Omaha, NE High · MID · TRAD
1,494 enr · 41.5:1 · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Buena Vista High School grew from 721 students in 2022-23 to 1,153 in 2023-24 (+59.9%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 57.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Buena Vista High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,587 students
- South High Sch
South High School
2,412 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,754 students
- Burke High Sch
Burke High School
1,693 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,573 students
- This school
Buena Vista High School
1,494 students
What this shows Buena Vista High School reports 1,494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buena Vista High School compares
Buena Vista High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Omaha Public Schools reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,412
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,494 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 1,153 (2023-24), up 432.
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.
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.