Elkhorn South High School

20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, NE 68130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 1,428 students in grades 9-12, Elkhorn South High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in NE)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elkhorn South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Elkhorn South High School's student population of 1,428 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,428 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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School Rankings

Elkhorn South High School ranks within the top 1% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkhorn South High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#6 out of 902 schools
(Top 1%)
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84%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elkhorn South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
47%
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84%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elkhorn South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
87%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Elkhorn South High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elkhorn South High School's ranking?
Elkhorn South High School is ranked #6 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Elkhorn South High School often compared to?
Elkhorn South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhorn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elkhorn South High School?
The graduation rate of Elkhorn South High School is 97%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elkhorn South High School?
1,428 students attend Elkhorn South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Elkhorn South High School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkhorn South High School?
Elkhorn South High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elkhorn South High School offer ?
Elkhorn South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elkhorn South High School part of?
Elkhorn South High School is part of Elkhorn School District.
In what neighborhood is Elkhorn South High School located?
Elkhorn South High School is located in the West Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 24 other public schools located in West Omaha.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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