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#405 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 39% in state

Omaha High School

High School · Omaha School District · Omaha, AR

A high school in Omaha, AR where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

522 W COLLEGE, Omaha, AR 72662

  • Math 17% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 23% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.4% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-22.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.5 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-14.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.9:1
District spending per student$14,208
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Students at Omaha High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency17%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 20% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
17%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 39 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Omaha High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average499/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,115

Median home value

$204,700

Median rent

$580/mo

College educated

13%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Omaha School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Omaha High School is listed in OMAHA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Omaha High School

Omaha High School is a public high school in Omaha, AR, part of Omaha School District, serving approximately 186 students in grades 7th-12th with a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Omaha High School

What grades does Omaha High School serve?

Omaha High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Omaha High School?

Omaha High School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Omaha High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Omaha High School is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Omaha High School rank in AR?

Omaha High School ranks #405 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Omaha High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Omaha High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Omaha High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Omaha High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Omaha High School a charter school?

No, Omaha High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Omaha High School a Title I school?

No, Omaha High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Omaha High School?

66.1% of students at Omaha High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
186
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 72662)
2,935
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
34.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72662; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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