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#860 of 967 schools in NE

North High School

High School · Omaha Public Schools · Omaha, NE

An Omaha Public Schools high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4410 N 36TH ST, Omaha, NE 68111

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 69.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69%
AP Participation13.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.3:1
District spending per student$16,585
Chronic Absenteeism77.6%

Students at North High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where North 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
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$41,010

Median home value

$101,800

Median rent

$1,109/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

39.1%

Poverty rate

30.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·29 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
Omaha Street SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0private9–121.0 mi31Compare →
Benson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.89–121.6 mi1,490Compare →
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–122.2 mi340Compare →
Roncalli Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0private9–122.5 mi340Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Omaha Public Schools

Schools in district
112
Rank in district
#51 of 89
District spending per student
$16,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

North High School is listed in OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North High School

North High School is a public high school in Omaha, NE, part of Omaha Public Schools, serving approximately 1,728 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #860 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North High School

What grades does North High School serve?

North High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North High School?

North High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,728 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at North High School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North High School rank in NE?

North High School ranks #860 of 967 schools in NE.

What is North High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 North High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North High School a charter school?

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

Is North High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,728
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
77.6%
4-Year Graduation
69.0%
Area population (ZIP 68111)
25,118
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
28.1
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 68111; 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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