Enrollment
2,145
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Omaha, NE
Westside High School
Federal NCES profile for Westside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317866001724
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #8 of 15
- high schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside High School ranks #8 of 15 high schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Westside Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317866001724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
132.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westside High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westside High School
Westside High School is a large high school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 2,145 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.6% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,145 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 485 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,145 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Westside Community Schools also operates Westside Middle School (948 students) and Westbrook Elementary School (545 students) alongside Westside 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 Westside High School compares
Westside 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 14% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,145 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,145
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$15,034
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
229
in-school suspensions + 256 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Westside High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westside Community Schools, which includes Westside High School.
$15,034
Per student
-15%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 29.6%
Federal 8.8%
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 Westside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~2,145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westside High School
How many students attend Westside High School?
Westside High School has 2,145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside High School is 16.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside High School?
26.6% of students at Westside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside High School?
The largest demographic group at Westside High School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside High School?
Westside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westside High School rank among high schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside High School ranks #8 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 Westside High School a good school?
Westside High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Westside Community Schools?
Besides Westside High School, Westside Community Schools also operates Westside Middle School (948 students), Westbrook Elementary School (545 students), and Hillside Elementary School (391 students). See the Westside Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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