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Omaha North Magnet High School vs. Central High School

Should I attend Omaha North Magnet High School or Central High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Omaha North Magnet High School
4410 N 36th St
Omaha, NE 68111
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Central High School
124 N 20th St
Omaha, NE 68102
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,896 students in grades 9-12, Omaha North Magnet 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 21% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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 29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,896 students
2,812 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
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Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
138 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
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Test Scores

#844 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
#741 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
29%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Omaha North Magnet 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 2020-21 school year data.
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25%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
40%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Omaha North Magnet High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
69%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
77%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
441
712
Grade 10 Students
444
679
Grade 11 Students
430
691
Grade 12 Students
581
730

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
17%
32%
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% Black
48%
27%
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% White
26%
31%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
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0.68
0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Omaha North Magnet High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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