- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Omaha, NE
South High School
Federal NCES profile for South 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 317482001433
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #3 of 15
- high schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 2,412
- students enrolled
South High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South High School ranks #3 of 15 high schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-191 students YoY
South High School shrank from 2,686 students in 2022-23 to 2,495 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 144.0 → 138.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-191 students YoY 317482001433 · Omaha, NE High · LARGE · TRAD
2,412 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
South High School shrank from 2,686 students in 2022-23 to 2,495 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 144.0 → 138.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
South High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,587 students
- This school
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
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,517 students
What this shows South High School reports 2,412 students on the CCD universe file.
How South High School compares
South High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,412 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,412
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 86% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 14% 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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
330
in-school suspensions + 271 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.2%
White 6.1%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, South High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 South High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~2,412 students)
Frequently asked questions about South High School
How many students attend South High School?
South High School has 2,412 students enrolled. It is a high school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 2,686 (2022-23) → 2,495 (2023-24), down 191.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South High School is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South High School?
The largest demographic group at South High School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South High School?
South High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 South High School rank among high schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, South High School ranks #3 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 South High School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), North High School (1,754 students), and Burke High School (1,693 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.