Enrollment
1,517
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317482001417
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest High School
Northwest High School is a large high school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 1,517 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Nebraska schools and 39% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,517 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Omaha Public Schools spends $14,202 per pupil, 20% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 616 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,517 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students) and South High School (2,412 students) alongside Northwest 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 Northwest High School compares
Northwest 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Omaha Public Schools, which includes Northwest High School.
$14,202
Per student
-20%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 39.9%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~1,517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Northwest High School a good school?
Northwest High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 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.
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