Enrollment
1,693
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 317482001360
Burke High School — Omaha, NE
Federal NCES profile for Burke High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 19
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burke High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Burke High School reports 1,693 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 95.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 23 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 212 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Omaha Public Schools spends $17,584 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.3% from local sources (property taxes), 39.9% from the state, and 15.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Burke High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 49% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,693 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
— 49% above state mean
Top 97% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,584
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,693 Top 98% in Nebraska — larger than 2% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 95.0
Students per teacher 20.2:1 +49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 317482001360
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 212:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 206
Out-of-school suspensions 267
Expulsions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Omaha Public Schools, which includes Burke High School.
$17,584
Per student
-13%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
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Millard South High School
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South High School
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2,412 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Millard West High School
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Westside High School
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke High School is 20.2:1, which is 49% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burke High School?
The largest demographic group at Burke High School is White at 33.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in OMAHA, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burke High School?
Burke High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.