Central High School
Tel:
(402)557-3300
- Central High School serves 2,552 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 82%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Central High School's student population of 2,552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 147 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,552 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 147 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #852 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 82% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 18% |
| Black | 25% | 7% |
| White | 40% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Omaha School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central High School is Transition Program At Embassy Suites Downtown/old High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Youth Links-heartland Family (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Liberty Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Liberty Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 727 students
0.5 miles
2021 St Mary's Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102
(402)898-1697 0.5 PK-6 727 - Omaha Early Childhood Center At Educare - Kellom Grades: PK | 149 students
0.7 miles
2123 Paul Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402)898-1783 0.7 PK 149 - Omaha Kellom Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 499 students
0.7 miles
1311 N 24th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(402)344-0441 0.7 PK-6 499 - Omaha Blackburn Alternative Program Alternative School
Grades: K-2
0.9 miles
2606 Hamilton Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402)344-3385 0.9 K-2 n/a
School Reviews
| 5 Central is THE top public high school in Omaha! Our children and our grandchildren attended Central. High academic standards and intelligent, well-rounded people make up the graduates! - Posted by Parent - irish |
| 5 Central is THE BEST school in Nebraska. It's extremely diverse and I've enjoyed 'my stay' so far. :] I will be a senior this fall and I'm looking forward to going back. The teachers at this school care so much about their students no matter what. We are currently the holders of our third state basketball title and state football champions as well.
Our music program has been around approximately since the school was founded in 1859. We have won many prestigious awards and honors ever since.
Altogether I love this school and hope to send my children there if I continue to live in the Omaha area. A Central High education will provide you with so much insight and preparation for college and life in general. - Posted by Student/Alumni - jazza |
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