ELKHORN HIGH SCHOOL

741 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Elkhorn High School, located at 1401 Veterans Drive in Elkhorn, Nebraska, serves as a cornerstone of the Elkhorn Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. Beyond the classroom, Elkhorn High fosters a vibrant school culture, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and community involvement.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive environment, where faculty and staff prioritize student development and foster meaningful relationships with their pupils. As a centerpiece of the local community, Elkhorn High benefits from strong parent and neighborhood support, which contributes to its reputation for maintaining high standards in both scholarship and conduct. By balancing traditional academic values with modern learning opportunities, the school continues to be a top-performing institution in the Omaha metropolitan area.

741

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELKHORN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	617
Hispanic	47
Black	10
Asian	25
Two or More	38
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
617 (83.3 %)
Hispanic
47 (6.3 %)
Two or More
38 (5.1 %)
Asian
25 (3.4 %)
Black
10 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)289-4239
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	741
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 191

Grade 10 188

Grade 11 165

Grade 12 197