WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 1,964 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 132 teachers, WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, located at 8701 Pacific Street in Omaha, Nebraska, is the sole high school within the Westside Community Schools district. It is widely recognized for its "District 66" reputation, which is frequently cited for academic excellence and a strong sense of community. The school operates on a unique organizational structure, including a "house" system designed to foster closer student-teacher relationships and a more personalized learning environment within a large campus setting.

Academically, Westside is known for its rigorous curriculum, offering an extensive range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and diverse elective programs that cater to a variety of student interests, from fine arts to career and technical education. The school also maintains a highly competitive extracurricular culture, boasting a long history of success in athletics, debate, theater, and music programs. With its deep-rooted traditions and commitment to high student achievement, Westside remains a prominent institution in the Omaha metropolitan area.

For more information, contact WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL at (402) 343-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8701 PACIFIC STREET
OMAHA, NE 68114-5200
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WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in OMAHA, NE with about 1,964 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
1,964
Teachers:
132.95
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
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 1,964 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.9%
Black or African American
9.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.3%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
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.