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NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

📍 OMAHA, Nebraska Public

1,517

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

20.3:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Students per teacher

9–12

🎓 Grade Levels

4 active grades

74.8

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL, a high public school serving grades 9–12 in OMAHA, Nebraska, with 1,517 students and a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in OMAHA, Nebraska, NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL is a regular public school serving students from grades 9–12. The school operates within the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Douglas County. With a current reported enrollment of 1,517 students, it provides a large campus community designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.3:1. This aligns closely with the United States national benchmark of approximately 16:1, balancing peer collaboration with focused teacher instruction. The campus educational team includes approximately 74.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of OMAHA, the student body at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Black or African American (37.5%), White (19.6%), Asian (18.7%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

1,517 Students reported

Black / African American 37.5%

569 enrolled students

White 19.6%

298 enrolled students

Asian 18.7%

284 enrolled students

Hispanic 15.4%

234 enrolled students

Two or more races 7.5%

114 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

16 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

2 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 1,517

👦 Male 48.7% (739) 👧 Female 51.3% (778)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

4 Grade Levels

377

379

380

381

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School facts

Address 8204 CROWN POINT AVE, OMAHA, NE 68134

Phone (531) 299-2740

School district OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

County Douglas County

Grades 9–12

Students 1,517 students

Student–teacher ratio 20.3:1

Full-time teachers 74.8

Community type City: Large

Level High

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 41.31471, -96.04055

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NCES school ID 317482001417

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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8204 CROWN POINT AVE

OMAHA, NE 68134 Douglas County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL? +

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL serves students in grades 9–12. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Nebraska state educational standards.

How many students attend NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL has a total reported enrollment of 1,517 students.