Enrollment
2,344
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317374000242
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
132.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Millard West High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Millard West High School
Millard West High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 2,344 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 91% of Nebraska schools and 32% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.5% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Nebraska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,344 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students) and Millard South High School (2,526 students) alongside Millard West 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 West High School compares
Millard West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,075
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millard Public Schools, which includes Millard West 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 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
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~2,344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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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.
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 51/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Millard West High School a good school?
Millard West High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 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.
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