- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317482001363
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Central High School held near 2,674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 119.5 → 119.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 317482001363 · Omaha, NE High · LARGE · TRAD
2,587 enr · 21.7:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: South High School (2,412 students)
Central High School held near 2,674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE held 119.5 → 119.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,517 students
What this shows Central High School reports 2,587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Omaha Public Schools reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,587 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,738 (2022-23) → 2,674 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
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.