- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Omaha, NE
Northwest High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest 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 317482001417
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #5 of 15
- high schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 1,517
- students enrolled
Northwest High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #5 of 15 high schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Northwest High School held near 1,608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.5 → 74.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 317482001417 · Omaha, NE High · MID · TRAD
1,517 enr · 18.7:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Northwest High School held near 1,608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.5 → 74.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Northwest 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
- North High Sch
North High School
1,754 students
- Burke High Sch
Burke High School
1,693 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,573 students
- This school
Northwest High School
1,517 students
What this shows Northwest High School reports 1,517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest High School compares
Northwest 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 39% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,517 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,517
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
335
in-school suspensions + 281 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 37.5%
White 19.6%
Asian 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Northwest High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Northwest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest 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
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~1,517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest High School
How many students attend Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has 1,517 students enrolled. It is a high school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 1,593 (2022-23) → 1,608 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 18.7:1, which is 39% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest High School is African American at 37.5% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Northwest High School rank among high schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #5 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 Northwest High School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), South High School (2,412 students), and North High School (1,754 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.