- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Omaha, NE
Millard West High School
Federal NCES profile for Millard West 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 317374000242
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Millard West High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Millard West High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Millard West High School ranks #9 of 15 high schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Millard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317374000242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Millard West High School held near 2,304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 132.3 → 132.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 317374000242 · Omaha, NE High · LARGE · TRAD
2,344 enr · 17.8:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Millard North High School (2,572 students)
Millard West High School held near 2,304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 132.3 → 132.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Millard West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millard North
Millard North High School
2,572 students
- Millard South
Millard South High School
2,526 students
- This school
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 West High School reports 2,344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Millard West High School compares
Millard West 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 66% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,344 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,344
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Millard West High School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millard North High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard South High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beadle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiewit Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry Andersen Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Millard West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 (~2,344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Millard West High School
How many students attend Millard West High School?
Millard West High School has 2,344 students enrolled. It is a high school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 2,309 (2022-23) → 2,304 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millard West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Millard West High School is 17.8:1, which is 32% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Millard West High School?
10.5% of students at Millard West High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Millard West High School?
The largest demographic group at Millard West High School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millard West High School?
Millard West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 West High School rank among high schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Millard West 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 Millard Public Schools?
Besides Millard West High School, Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students), Millard South High School (2,526 students), and Beadle Middle School (1,011 students). See the Millard Public Schools district page for the complete list.