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Elkhorn South High School vs. Elkhorn North High School

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School Overview

School
Elkhorn South High School
20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, NE 68130
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Elkhorn North High School
17800 George Miller Parkway
Omaha, NE 68116
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Elkhorn South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Elkhorn North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,407 students in grades 9-12, Elkhorn South High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,003 students in grades 9-12, Elkhorn North High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,407 students
1,003 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elkhorn South High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elkhorn North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elkhorn South High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elkhorn North High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elkhorn South High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elkhorn North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn South High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elkhorn School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn North High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elkhorn School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#47 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 10%)
#85 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elkhorn South High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elkhorn North High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 20% in NE)
74%
(Top 30% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkhorn South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elkhorn School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkhorn North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elkhorn School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
87%
(Top 1% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkhorn South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elkhorn School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkhorn North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elkhorn School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
84%
(Top 20% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkhorn South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elkhorn School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkhorn North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elkhorn School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 1% in NE)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Elkhorn South High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Elkhorn School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Elkhorn North High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Elkhorn School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Elkhorn South High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elkhorn North High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
352
269
Grade 10 Students
356
264
Grade 11 Students
361
207
Grade 12 Students
338
263

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elkhorn South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elkhorn School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elkhorn North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elkhorn School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elkhorn South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elkhorn School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elkhorn North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elkhorn School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elkhorn South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elkhorn School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elkhorn North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elkhorn School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elkhorn South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elkhorn School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elkhorn North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elkhorn School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elkhorn South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elkhorn School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elkhorn North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elkhorn School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elkhorn South High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elkhorn School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elkhorn North High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elkhorn School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elkhorn South High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elkhorn School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elkhorn North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elkhorn School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elkhorn South High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elkhorn School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elkhorn North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elkhorn School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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