OMAHA NORTHWEST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL

OMAHA NORTHWEST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 1,747 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 101 teachers, OMAHA NORTHWEST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

OMAHA NORTHWEST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a public secondary school that operates under the Omaha Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering specialized programming designed to attract a diverse student body from across the district. The school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment while emphasizing career-oriented pathways, often centered around themes like visual and performing arts, communications, and technology, which allow students to tailor their education toward their specific interests and future professional goals.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Northwest High School is known for fostering a vibrant school culture characterized by active student engagement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By integrating modern educational practices with a supportive community atmosphere, the school strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens within the Omaha area and beyond.

For more information, contact OMAHA NORTHWEST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL at (402) 557-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8204 CROWN POINT AVE
OMAHA, NE 68134-1999
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OMAHA NORTHWEST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in OMAHA, NE with about 1,747 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
1,747
Teachers:
101.99
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,747 students

Black or African American
37.4%
White
29.3%
Hispanic/Latino
14.1%
Asian
13.1%
Two or more races
4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.