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#387 of 967 schools in NE

Top 40% in state

Millard West High School

High School · Millard Public Schools · Omaha, NE

A high school in Omaha, NE where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5710 S 176 AVE, Omaha, NE 68135

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation22.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$11,579
Chronic Absenteeism21.3%

Students at Millard West High School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 69% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Millard West 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,549/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Omaha), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$139,563

Median home value

$323,300

Median rent

$1,757/mo

College educated

57.1%

Homeownership

88.8%

Poverty rate

2.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
22.5% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·46 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Millard South High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–122.5 mi2,579Compare →
Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2private9–122.8 mi724Compare →
Elkhorn South High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–123.5 mi1,407Compare →
Millard North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.29–124.4 mi2,534Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Millard Public Schools

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#14 of 34
District spending per student
$11,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Millard West High School is listed in MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Millard West High School

Millard West High School is a public high school in Omaha, NE, part of Millard Public Schools, serving approximately 2,304 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Millard West High School

What grades does Millard West High School serve?

Millard West High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Millard West High School?

Millard West High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,304 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Millard West High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Millard West High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Millard West High School rank in NE?

Millard West High School ranks #387 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Millard West High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Millard West 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 Millard West High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Millard West High School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Millard West High School a charter school?

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

Is Millard West High School a Title I school?

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

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

16.5% of students at Millard West 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,304
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
131
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.3%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 68135)
30,009
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
36.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 68135; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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