How do these schools compare?
| Metric | BENSON HIGH SCHOOL | BURKE HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | OMAHA, NE | OMAHA, NE |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,488 | 1,693 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.7:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | BENSON HIGH SCHOOL | BURKE HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,584 | $17,584 |
| District | OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | BENSON HIGH SCHOOL | BURKE HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.8% | 33.0% |
| African American | 31.0% | 29.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% | 22.2% |
| Asian | 27.4% | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 8.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | BENSON HIGH SCHOOL | BURKE HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 23 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 248:1 | 211.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 330 | 206 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.