ELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

20303 BLUE SAGE PARKWAY
OMAHA, NE 68130

1,428 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,428

Total Students

88.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,243
Hispanic	49
Black	20
Asian	69
Two or More	41
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,243 (87.0 %)
Asian
69 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
49 (3.4 %)
Two or More
41 (2.9 %)
Black
20 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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)289-0616
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9 364

Grade 10 359

Grade 11 327

Grade 12 378