CAREER CENTER

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Career Center**, located at 3230 Burt St in Omaha, Nebraska, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. It is designed to bridge the gap between traditional high school academics and real-world professional readiness. By offering a diverse range of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, the school provides students with hands-on experience in various high-demand fields, allowing them to gain technical skills, industry certifications, and practical knowledge that they might not otherwise access in a standard classroom setting.

The mission of the Career Center is to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the workforce. The curriculum is structured to foster career exploration and professional development, often featuring specialized labs, workshops, and partnerships with local industries. By integrating academic rigor with vocational training, the facility acts as a vital resource for students looking to graduate with a competitive edge, helping them build the confidence and expertise necessary to succeed in a modern, evolving economy.

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Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(531)299-0330
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

9th

10th

11th

12th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at CAREER CENTER
Grade
9th
10th
11th
12th

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)