BURKE HIGH SCHOOL

1,915 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Burke High School, located in Omaha, Nebraska, and part of the Omaha Public Schools district, is a large, diverse secondary institution known for its comprehensive academic and extracurricular programs. Serving a wide range of students, the school offers a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-focused technical training, and a variety of elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is particularly recognized for its strong tradition of competitive athletics and a wide array of student clubs and organizations that foster a vibrant campus culture.

Beyond its academic offerings, Burke High School places a significant emphasis on community and student development. The school prides itself on its "Bulldog" pride, maintaining an environment that encourages school spirit and student engagement. With its central location on Burke Boulevard, the school serves as a major hub for the local community, frequently hosting events and programs that involve families and neighborhood residents, ultimately aiming to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared for the challenges of life after graduation.

1,915

Total Students

95.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BURKE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	825
Hispanic	321
Black	542
Asian	58
Two or More	143
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	6

White
825 (43.1 %)
Black
542 (28.3 %)
Hispanic
321 (16.8 %)
Two or More
143 (7.5 %)
Asian
58 (3.0 %)
American Indian
20 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3 %)

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:	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(531)299-2580
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,915
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 413

Grade 10 360

Grade 11 531

Grade 12 611