How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benson High School | Northwest High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Omaha, NE | Omaha, NE |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,488 | 1,517 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 20.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benson High School | Northwest High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,585 | $16,585 |
| District | Omaha Public Schools | Omaha Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benson High School | Northwest High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.8% | 19.6% |
| African American | 31.0% | 37.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% | 15.4% |
| Asian | 27.4% | 18.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 7.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benson High School | Northwest High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 11 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 235:1 | 228:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 65.0% | 65.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 330 | 335 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.