Enrollment
2,526
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317374001251
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
155.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Millard South High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Millard South High School
Millard South High School is a large high school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 2,526 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.4% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,526 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Millard Public Schools spends $11,075 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students) and Millard West High School (2,344 students) alongside Millard South 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 Millard South High School compares
Millard South 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millard Public Schools, which includes Millard South High School.
$11,075
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 31.6%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~2,526 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Millard South High School a good school?
Millard South High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 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.
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