- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Omaha, NE
Burke High School
Federal NCES profile for Burke High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317482001360
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burke High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #3 of 15
- high schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 1,693
- students enrolled
Burke High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burke High School ranks #3 of 15 high schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-186 students YoY
Burke High School shrank from 1,915 students in 2022-23 to 1,729 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-186 students YoY 317482001360 · Omaha, NE High · MID · TRAD
1,693 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Burke High School shrank from 1,915 students in 2022-23 to 1,729 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Burke 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
- This school
Burke High School
1,693 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,573 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,517 students
What this shows Burke High School reports 1,693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burke High School compares
Burke High School is a shrinking 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,693 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,693
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 267 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 33.0%
African American 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 33.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Burke High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Omaha Public Schools reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burke High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burke 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
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burke High School
How many students attend Burke High School?
Burke High School has 1,693 students enrolled. It is a high school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 1,915 (2022-23) → 1,729 (2023-24), down 186.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke High School is 17.8:1, which is 32% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burke High School?
The largest demographic group at Burke High School is White at 33.0% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burke High School?
Burke High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burke High School rank among high schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Burke High School ranks #3 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 Burke 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.