For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,055 students in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Central Omaha are Westside High School and Ralston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Westside High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 343-2600
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 343-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Ralston High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8969 Park Dr
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-7373
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-7373
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
J P Lord Program
Special Education School
4444 Marinda St
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1760
Omaha, NE 68105
(531) 299-1760
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Program At Unmc Nebraska Medicine
Special Education School
Munroe Meyer Building; 444 S 4
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9490
Omaha, NE 68131
(531) 299-9490
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE include Westside High School and Ralston High School.
How many public high schools are located in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha?
4 public high schools are located in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha?
theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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