Serving 2,812 students in grades 9-12, Central 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 28% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,812 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 2,812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,812 students
![This chart displays total students of Central High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Central High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/50000/49822/central-high-school-chart-PNgN7r.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Central 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 Central High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#731 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central 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. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central 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.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/50000/49822/central-high-school-chart-Uq56VF.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/50000/49822/central-high-school-chart-lgfSRY.png)
Hispanic
32%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/50000/49822/central-high-school-chart-b44hImB.png)
Black
27%
7%
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White
31%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central High School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central High School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/50000/49822/central-high-school-chart-KpdRgX.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/50000/49822/central-high-school-chart-KpdRh6.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/50000/49822/central-high-school-chart-Zc6wYI.png)
Graduation Rate
72%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #731 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Omaha North Magnet High School, Burke High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 72%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central High School?
2,812 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Central High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Omaha Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Central High School located?
Central High School is located in the Downtown Northeast neighborhood of Omaha, NE.
School Reviews
5 3/27/2020
Central High is a vibrant, diverse public school in downtown Omaha. My eldest son opted into North High for the Haddox/Project Lead the Way engineering program, but my middle son opted into Central for the overall quality of the educational offerings, and my youngest (daughter) currently attends as a junior. The aggregate scores of a school do not accurately reflect the quality education offered, so I researched the honors and other college-prep programs before my children applied to their school of choice. Central offers: International Baccalaureate, dual enrollment credit and a myriad of honors along with a huge selection of both school-hours and extra-curricular opportunities. Latin, Performance Choirs, nationally recognized programs such as IB, highly ranked sports teams, immediate access to the Joslyn Art Museum...there is so much offered. As in life, there are many abilities represented at Central, so the test scores and rankings are a bit watered down, but the high achievers are able to get every bit of a quality education, and more opportunities than their higher-ranked suburban and parochial counterparts. We moved to Elkhorn a year ago, and my daughter still commutes to Central downtown every day. She is eligible to attend Elkhorn South (one of the highest-ranked hs in the state), but they do not offer the programs she is used to having access to at Central.
5 5/1/2012
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!
5 7/31/2008
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.
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