Omaha North Magnet High School vs. Central High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Omaha North Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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 20% (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 47%).
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 28% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 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
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#731 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/50000/49822/central-high-school-chart-bnbkOrX.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
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Graduation Rate
72%
72%
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![This chart displays graduation rate of Central High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Central High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/50000/49822/central-high-school-chart-bu6SZDx.png)
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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Diversity Score
0.68
0.73
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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