Omaha Northwest High Magnet School at 8204 Crown Point Avenue in northwest Omaha, Nebraska, United States, is located on a 61-acre campus. Construction was completed in 1971. Further renovations were completed in 2004, adding several classrooms and improving the choral and band facilities.
Serving 1,517 students in grades 9-12, Northwest 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 10% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest High School's student population of 1,517 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,517 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Gold, Scarlet
School Rankings
Northwest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
3%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
37%
7%
White
20%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest High School's ranking?
Northwest High School is ranked #882 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Northwest High School often compared to?
Northwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest High School is 72%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northwest High School?
1,517 students attend Northwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Northwest High School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Northwest High School offer ?
Northwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest High School part of?
Northwest High School is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Northwest High School located?
Northwest High School is located in the North Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 3 other public schools located in North Central Omaha.
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