- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Omaha, NE
Millard South High School
Federal NCES profile for Millard South High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317374001251
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Millard South High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #13 of 15
- high schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Millard South High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Millard South High School ranks #13 of 15 high schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Millard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317374001251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Millard South High School held near 2,579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 156.0 → 156.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 317374001251 · Omaha, NE High · LARGE · TRAD
2,526 enr · 16.3:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Millard North High School (2,572 students)
Millard South High School held near 2,579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 156.0 → 156.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Millard South High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millard North
Millard North High School
2,572 students
- This school
Millard South High School
2,526 students
- Millard West H
Millard West High School
2,344 students
- Beadle Middle 1,011
Beadle Middle School
1,011 students
- Kiewit Middle 967
Kiewit Middle School
967 students
- Harry Andersen 898
Harry Andersen Middle School
898 students
What this shows Millard South High School reports 2,526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Millard South High School compares
Millard South 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 8% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,526 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,526
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 208 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Millard South High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Millard Public Schools reports $11,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Millard South High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millard North High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard West High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beadle Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiewit Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry Andersen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Millard South High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~2,526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Millard South High School
How many students attend Millard South High School?
Millard South High School has 2,526 students enrolled. It is a high school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 2,607 (2022-23) → 2,579 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millard South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Millard South High School is 16.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Millard South High School?
28.4% of students at Millard South High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Millard South High School?
The largest demographic group at Millard South High School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millard South High School?
Millard South High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Millard South High School rank among high schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Millard South High School ranks #13 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 Millard Public Schools?
Besides Millard South High School, Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students), Millard West High School (2,344 students), and Beadle Middle School (1,011 students). See the Millard Public Schools district page for the complete list.