Enrollment
2,587
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Omaha, NE
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317482001363
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #9 of 15
- high schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 2,587
- students enrolled
Central High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #9 of 15 high schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central High School
Central High School is a large high school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 2,587 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Nebraska schools and 61% 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 99% of state schools at 2,587 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 49 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Omaha Public Schools also operates South High School (2,412 students) and North High School (1,754 students) alongside Central 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 Central High School compares
Central 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 61% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,587 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,587
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 96% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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.
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Central High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Omaha Public Schools, which includes Central 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 Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central 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
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~2,587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Next steps
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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 21.7:1, which is 61% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central High School rank among high schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #9 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 Central High School a good school?
Central High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Central High School, Omaha Public Schools also operates South High School (2,412 students), North High School (1,754 students), and Burke High School (1,693 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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