Buena Vista High School serves 1,494 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buena Vista High School's student population of 1,494 students has grown by 107% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 113% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buena Vista High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
68%
23%
Black
13%
7%
White
14%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
22.6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buena Vista High School?
1,494 students attend Buena Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Buena Vista High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% 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 Buena Vista High School?
Buena Vista High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Buena Vista High School offer ?
Buena Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buena Vista High School part of?
Buena Vista High School is part of Omaha School District.
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