Central High School
124 N 20th St, Omaha, Nebraska | (531) 299-2660
(531) 299-2660
#9,116 in National Rankings
Overall Score 48.36/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,738
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Overview of Central High School
Central High School is ranked 43rd within Nebraska. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Central High School is 20%. The total minority enrollment is 71%. Central High School is 1 of 7 high schools in the Omaha Public Schools.
Central High School 2024 Rankings
Central High School is ranked #9,116 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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Took at Least One AP® Exam
20%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
12%Mathematics Proficiency
15%Reading Proficiency
29%Science Proficiency
16%Graduation Rate
72%
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How Central High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 148 schools ranked in Nebraska.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #8,411 | #19 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #7,140 | #17 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #15,596 | #131 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #2,661 | #23 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #17,128 (tie) | #213 |
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Students/Teachers at Central High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,738
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
70.5%
Minority Enrollment
70.5%
Minority Enrollment
33.6%
Hispanic
29.5%
White
26.6%
Black
5.5%
Two or More Races
3.9%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
N/A
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
N/A
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
120
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Test Scores at Central High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
14.2/100
Subject Proficiency:
Nebraska administered the ACT to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
15
7
20
29
17
30
16
10
30
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on ACT
11.6%
ACT Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Well Above Expectations
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
54.9%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
20%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
12%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
58%
Exam Pass Rate
49%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
2%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
2%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
94%
Exam Pass Rate
90%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
72% (well below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
N/A
Magnet School
N/A
Eligible for Title I Funding
No
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
7
Total Students
13,932
College Readiness (district average)
12.2
Proficient in Reading (district average)
17%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
7%
Proficient in Science (district average)
10%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
124 N 20th St
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
#9,116 in National Rankings
#43 in Nebraska High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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