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 1,385 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 41% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellevue East Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bellevue East Sr High School's student population of 1,385 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Purple, Silver
School Rankings
Bellevue East Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellevue East Sr High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
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
20%
22%
Black
9%
7%
White
60%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellevue East Sr High School's ranking?
Bellevue East Sr High School is ranked #617 out of 902 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 85%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bellevue East Sr High School?
1,385 students attend Bellevue East Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bellevue East Sr High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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