At a glance
Reported students
2,587
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
125.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 319 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
366
Central High School: 2,587 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
20.7:1 reported; state peer median 9.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,669
- Teachers (FTE)
- 164.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Central High School
Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Omaha. It is one of 112 current school records connected to Omaha Public Schools. NCES reports 2,587 students for 2024–25.
Among 319 high schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 130 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, above the Nebraska median of 9.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (35.1%) and Black (30%). English learners represent 10.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Central High School
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 125.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 10 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 10
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.2%
- Hispanic35.1%
- Black30%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
20 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Omaha Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,412 reported students
North High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,754 reported students
Burke High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,693 reported students
Westview High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,573 reported students
Northwest High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,517 reported students
Buena Vista High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,494 reported students
Public schools near Central High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Alternative Program High · Omaha Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Gateway to College Program High · Omaha Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Accelere Program High · Omaha Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Career Center High · Omaha Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| Esl Teen Literacy Program High · Omaha Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| Mcc Career Academy High · Omaha Public Schools | 09–12 | — | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
What grades does Central High School serve?
Central High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Omaha Public Schools.
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School reported 2,587 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 319 Nebraska high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,669 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 2,587 students and 125.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 9.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Central High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Central High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Omaha Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Central High School in?
Central High School is part of Omaha Public Schools, based in Omaha, NE, which operates 112 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Central High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blackburn Alternative Program (0.9 mi), Gateway to College Program (0.9 mi), Accelere Program (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.