- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Omaha, NE
North High School
Federal NCES profile for North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317482001416
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #11 of 15
- high schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 1,754
- students enrolled
North High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North High School ranks #11 of 15 high schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
North High School held near 1,728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-68 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 81.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-68 students YoY 317482001416 · Omaha, NE High · MID · TRAD
1,754 enr · 21.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
North High School held near 1,728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-68 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 81.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
North High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,587 students
- South High Sch
South High School
2,412 students
- This school
North High School
1,754 students
- Burke High Sch
Burke High School
1,693 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,573 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,517 students
What this shows North High School reports 1,754 students on the CCD universe file.
How North High School compares
North 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 62% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,754 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,754
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 96% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
311
in-school suspensions + 408 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 49 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
White 18.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, North High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Omaha Public Schools reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,754 students)
Frequently asked questions about North High School
How many students attend North High School?
North High School has 1,754 students enrolled. It is a high school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 1,796 (2022-23) → 1,728 (2023-24), nearly flat (-68).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North High School is 21.9:1, which is 62% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North High School?
The largest demographic group at North High School is African American at 48.2% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North High School?
North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North High School rank among high schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, North High School ranks #11 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 Omaha Public Schools?
Besides North High School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), South High School (2,412 students), and Burke High School (1,693 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.