Bellevue East High School is a four-year public secondary school in Bellevue, a suburb south of Omaha, Nebraska. The current facility opened in 1962 as Bellevue High School and was renamed Bellevue East in 1977, following the opening of Bellevue West.
Serving 1,420 students in grades 9-12, Bellevue East Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bellevue East Sr High School serves the northeast part of Bellevue, NE, covering an area of approximately 17.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance area being around 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellevue East Sr High School's student population of 1,420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,420 students
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bellevue East Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellevue East Sr High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
9%
7%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellevue East Sr High School's ranking?
Bellevue East Sr High School is ranked #722 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Bellevue East Sr High School often compared to?
Bellevue East Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellevue West Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellevue East Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Bellevue East Sr High School is 88%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Bellevue East Sr High School?
1,420 students attend Bellevue East Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bellevue East Sr High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellevue East Sr High School?
Bellevue East Sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bellevue East Sr High School offer ?
Bellevue East Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellevue East Sr High School part of?
Bellevue East Sr High School is part of Bellevue School District.
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