Elkhorn South High School
Tel:
(402) 289-0616
Elkhorn South High School serves 1,271 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Elkhorn South High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Elkhorn South High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
Elkhorn South High School's student population of 1,271 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,271 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Elkhorn South High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Elkhorn South High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3 out of 913 schools (Top 1%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 51% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 51% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 92% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.52 |
| ||
Graduation Rate | 98% | 85% |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elkhorn School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Elkhorn South High School is Elkhorn High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Elkhorn Valley View Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Skyline Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elkhorn Skyline Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 524 students
1.0 miles
400 S 210th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-3433 1.0 PK-5 524 - Elkhorn Fire Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 496 students
1.1 miles
19660 Farnam St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0735 1.1 PK-5 496 - Omaha West Bay Early Ed Center Grades: PK | 75 students
1.6 miles
3320 S 188th Ave
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045 1.6 PK 75 - Omaha West Bay Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 424 students
1.6 miles
3220 S 188th Ave
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 289-9045 1.6 PK-5 424 - Elkhorn Elkhorn Valley View Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 562 students
2.0 miles
1313 S 208th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-0362 2.0 6-8 562
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.
