- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Western Hills Magnet Center
Federal NCES profile for Western Hills Magnet Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482001444
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Hills Magnet Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #97 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 377
- students enrolled
Western Hills Magnet Center has class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Hills Magnet Center ranks #97 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Western Hills Magnet Center grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 317482001444 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Western Hills Magnet Center grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Western Hills Magnet Center 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 377
Western Hills Magnet Center
377 students
What this shows Western Hills Magnet Center reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Hills Magnet Center compares
Western Hills Magnet Center is a growing 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.3%
African American 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 31.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Western Hills Magnet Center is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
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 Western Hills Magnet Center 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Hills Magnet Center'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 other 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Hills Magnet Center
How many students attend Western Hills Magnet Center?
Western Hills Magnet Center has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Magnet Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Magnet Center is 15.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Hills Magnet Center?
The largest demographic group at Western Hills Magnet Center is White at 31.3% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Hills Magnet Center?
Western Hills Magnet Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Western Hills Magnet Center rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Hills Magnet Center ranks #97 of 116 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 schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Omaha Public Schools?
Besides Western Hills Magnet Center, 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.