Enrollment
2,587
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 317482001363
Central High School — Omaha, NE
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 8
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
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)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central High School reports 2,587 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 119.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 69% 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 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 20 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 259 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling 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 57/100 (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 Central 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 69% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,587 | top 100% | — | — |
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
23:1
students per teacher
— 69% above state mean
Top 98% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 2% 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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 259 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 317 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 49 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,587 Top 100% in Nebraska — larger than 0% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 119.0
Students per teacher 23:1 +69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 317482001363
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 30.0%
White 25.2%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 10.0
Students per counselor 259:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 91
Out-of-school suspensions 317
Expulsions 49
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Omaha Public Schools, which includes Central 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
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 2,587 students enrolled. It is a high school in OMAHA, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 23:1, which is 69% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in OMAHA, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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.