ELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
ELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 1,271 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 75 teachers, ELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
ELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL, located at 20303 Blue Sage Parkway in Omaha, Nebraska, is a premier public secondary institution serving the Elkhorn Public Schools district. Known for its modern facilities and high academic standards, the school serves a diverse student body and is consistently recognized for its strong performance in state assessments and college readiness metrics. The campus is designed to foster a comprehensive learning environment, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a wide array of technological resources to prepare students for post-secondary success.
Beyond academics, Elkhorn South is widely regarded for its competitive extracurricular landscape, boasting a robust athletics program and a thriving culture of fine arts and student organizations. The school prides itself on a community-focused atmosphere that emphasizes school spirit, leadership development, and character building. As one of the prominent high schools in the Omaha metropolitan area, Elkhorn South maintains a reputation for excellence, actively engaging both parents and the local community to support student growth and achievement.
For more information, contact ELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL at (402) 289-0616 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OMAHA, NE 68130-3721
(402) 289-0616
ELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in OMAHA, NE with about 1,271 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 1,271
- Teachers:
- 75.76
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,271 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.