Is Elkhorn South High School a good school?

Yes! Elkhorn South High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4 th of 168 Nebraska high schools.

How many students attend Elkhorn South High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,407 students attended Elkhorn South High School.

What is the racial makeup of Elkhorn South High School?

Students at Elkhorn South High School are 86% White, 6% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Elkhorn South High School?

Elkhorn South High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Fire Ridge Elementary School Elementary : Skyline Elementary School Elementary : Spring Ridge Elementary Elementary : West Bay Elementary School Middle : Elkhorn Ridge Middle School Middle : Elkhorn Valley View Middle School

Elkhorn South High School

Summary:

Elkhorn South High School is a public high school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving grades 9-12 and part of the highly-ranked Elkhorn Public Schools district. This school has consistently been among the top-performing high schools in Nebraska, ranking 4th out of 168 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elkhorn South High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outpacing state and district averages in ACT proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also maintains an impressive 97.1% four-year graduation rate, well above the state and district averages. Elkhorn South's success extends to various student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in Nebraska for the performance of female, male, Asian, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, special education, and low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby schools, Elkhorn South High School demonstrates a clear academic advantage. It outperforms other Elkhorn Public Schools high schools, such as Elkhorn North High School and Elkhorn High School, as well as schools from other districts, like Burke High School (Omaha Public Schools) and Gretna High School (Gretna Public Schools). This sustained excellence across various metrics, including academic achievement, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance, is a testament to Elkhorn South High School's commitment to providing a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, NE 68130-3721

(402) 289-0616

District: Elkhorn Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,687

Feeder schools for Elkhorn South High School:

Elementary:	Fire Ridge Elementary School
	Skyline Elementary School
	Spring Ridge Elementary
	West Bay Elementary School
Middle:	Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
	Elkhorn Valley View Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 1,407

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.1%

Asian:

5.6%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elkhorn South High School ranks better than 97.6% of high schools in Nebraska. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elkhorn South High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Elkhorn South High School has the largest high school student body size in the Elkhorn Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (86.1%), Asian (5.6%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Elkhorn Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elkhorn South High School is 16.1, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Elkhorn South High School employs 87.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elkhorn South High School is $11,687, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elkhorn South High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhorn South High School 4^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Elkhorn South High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Elkhorn Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhorn Public Schools 3^rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elkhorn South High School

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Rank History for all students at Elkhorn South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2011	94.34	7^th	252	97.2%
2012	92.24	4^th	245	98.4%
2013	92.93	4^th	247	98.4%
2014	94.33	3^rd	247	98.8%
2015	95.30	3^rd	242	98.8%
2016	93.46	7^th	246	97.2%
2017	98.38	5^th	219	97.7%
2018	99.29	2^nd	219	99.1%
2019	98.67	3^rd	217	98.6%
2021	99.18	1^st	209	99.5%
2022	99.57	1^st	202	99.5%
2023	98.65	1^st	215	99.5%
2024	95.90	4^th	168	97.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Elkhorn South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	94.53	2^nd	16	87.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Elkhorn South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	69.27	2^nd	6	66.7%
2022	96.51	1^st	6	83.3%
2023	89.43	1^st	5	80.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elkhorn South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	99.36	1^st	79	98.7%
2019	95.16	2^nd	82	97.6%
2021	94.91	6^th	83	92.8%
2022	95.73	5^th	74	93.2%
2023	98.26	2^nd	89	97.8%
2024	89.32	8^th	62	87.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Elkhorn South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	97.87	1^st	144	99.3%
2019	97.91	1^st	142	99.3%
2021	98.14	1^st	138	99.3%
2022	97.78	2^nd	132	98.5%
2023	96.78	2^nd	136	98.5%
2024	95.63	4^th	93	95.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Elkhorn South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	98.93	2^nd	138	98.6%
2019	97.95	3^rd	140	97.9%
2021	98.43	2^nd	130	98.5%
2022	99.19	1^st	135	99.3%
2023	98.07	1^st	135	99.3%
2024	95.94	3^rd	93	96.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Elkhorn South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	92.25	1^st	12	91.7%
2019	91.14	2^nd	16	87.5%
2021	80.53	4^th	14	71.4%
2022	95.53	2^nd	12	83.3%
2023	94.71	1^st	13	92.3%
2024	76.25	3^rd	11	72.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elkhorn South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.31	2^nd	41	95.1%
2024	98.89	2^nd	33	93.9%

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Rank History for White students at Elkhorn South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	99.00	3^rd	205	98.5%
2019	98.18	3^rd	207	98.6%
2021	98.77	2^nd	200	99.0%
2022	99.35	1^st	196	99.5%
2023	97.39	2^nd	206	99.0%
2024	96.84	3^rd	125	97.6%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, February 26, 2022

Principal is bad. Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, January 22, 2016

Achedemics are strong, sports okay, but the current principle is unqualified and unprofessional. He is dishonest and doesn't follow school protocol. He also doesn't treat students the same. Your only as good as your leader. This school will fail over time unless a new principle is hired. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Elkhorn South High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	575	3	14	13	1	0	4	610
2012	807	8	24	19	0	0	9	867
2013	868	11	22	22	2	0	8	933
2014	913	12	28	23	2	0	16	994
2015	988	9	27	30	5	0	18	1077
2016	1050	12	29	33	4	0	18	1146
2017	1099	10	33	31	2	0	26	1201
2018	1165	14	28	37	2	1	24	1271
2019	1208	21	36	33	2	1	26	1327
2020	1259	20	38	34	3	2	34	1390
2021	1271	25	46	33	3	2	37	1417
2022	1273	17	60	42	5	2	38	1437
2023	1243	20	69	49	3	3	41	1428
2024	1212	24	79	52	4	3	33	1407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elkhorn South High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	610	37.4	16.2	3.6
2012	867	51.0	16.9	3.5
2013	933	55.2	16.9	3.5
2014	994	59.5	16.6	3.2
2015	1077	65.0	16.5	2.3
2016	1146	69.0	16.6	2.2
2017	1201	74.6	16.0	3.2
2018	1271	75.7	16.7	3.6
2019	1327	78.5	16.9	3.8
2020	1390	82.7	16.8	4.9
2021	1417	80.9	17.5	5.3
2022	1437	86.1	16.6	4.5
2023	1428	88.2	16.1	5.2
2024	1407	87.2	16.1	7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elkhorn South High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	610	37.4	16.2	3.6
2012	867	51.0	16.9	3.5
2013	933	55.2	16.9	3.5
2014	994	59.5	16.6	3.2
2015	1077	65.0	16.5	2.3
2016	1146	69.0	16.6	2.2
2017	1201	74.6	16.0	3.2
2018	1271	75.7	16.7	3.6
2019	1327	78.5	16.9	3.8
2020	1390	82.7	16.8	4.9
2021	1417	80.9	17.5	5.3
2022	1437	86.1	16.6	4.5
2023	1428	88.2	16.1	5.2
2024	1407	87.2	16.1	7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elkhorn South High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$109 (1.1%)	$8,784 (85.0%)	$10,339
2020	$104 (1.0%)	$8,850 (84.8%)	$10,438
2021	$157 (1.4%)	$9,202 (84.7%)	$10,858
2022	$140 (1.3%)	$9,527 (85.6%)	$11,131
2023	$137 (1.2%)	$9,956 (85.2%)	$11,687

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elkhorn South High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 217 High schools	Ranks 1^st of 215 High schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn South High School)	73.7	69	4.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Public Schools)	70.4	66.9	3.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn South High School)	67.4	62.1	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Public Schools)	60.2	56.5	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Elkhorn South High School)	54.9	59.3	4.3%
11th Grade Science (Elkhorn Public Schools)	50.7	52.8	2.2%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1327	1428	7.6%
African American	21	20	4.8%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	36	69	91.7%
Hispanic	33	49	48.5%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	1208	1243	2.9%
Two or More Races	26	41	57.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.8%	5.2%	1.4%

Schools Near Elkhorn South High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elkhorn South High School	Public	9-12	20303 Blue Sage Parkway	Omaha	68130	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-0616	1,407	87	16.1	7.0%	1,212 (86.1%)	24 (1.7%)	52 (3.7%)	79 (5.6%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	33 (2.3%)	95.9	4^th of 168 public high schools	97.6%		98.7	1^st of 215 public high schools	99.5%	3	$11,687	$137	$9,956
Elkhorn High School	Public	9-12	1401 Veterans Dr	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-4239	749	49	15.1	20.2%	615 (82.1%)	14 (1.9%)	55 (7.3%)	25 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.1%)	79.7	26^th of 168 public high schools	84.5%		89.6	12^th of 215 public high schools	94.4%	14	$15,345	$146	$12,621
Keith Lutz Horizon High School	Public	9-12	5300 George B Lake Parkway	Omaha	68022	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-8468	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Millard West High School	Public	9-12	5710 S 176 Ave	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-6000	2,304	132	17.4	16.5%	1,878 (81.5%)	48 (2.1%)	173 (7.5%)	102 (4.4%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	99 (4.3%)	78	33^rd of 168 public high schools	80.4%		86.1	24^th of 215 public high schools	88.8%	9	$11,952	$371	$10,201
Elkhorn North High School	Public	9-12	17800 George Miller Parkway	Omaha	68116	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-0322	1,003	64	15.7	11.5%	791 (78.9%)	36 (3.6%)	55 (5.5%)	79 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (4.0%)	94.4	8^th of 168 public high schools	95.2%		96.8	3^rd of 215 public high schools	98.6%	5	$13,113	$141	$10,905
Millard North High School	Public	9-12	1010 S 144th St	Omaha	68154	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-1365	2,534	149	17.0	23.2%	1,752 (69.1%)	106 (4.2%)	229 (9.0%)	303 (12.0%)	10 (0.4%)	5 (0.2%)	129 (5.1%)	74.6	39^th of 168 public high schools	76.8%		89.4	13^th of 215 public high schools	94.0%	26	$11,400	$362	$9,841
Millard South High School	Public	9-12	14905 Q St	Omaha	68137	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-8268	2,579	156	16.5	37.3%	1,733 (67.2%)	152 (5.9%)	445 (17.3%)	73 (2.8%)	14 (0.5%)	14 (0.5%)	148 (5.7%)	40.5	106^th of 168 public high schools	36.9%		56.7	94^th of 215 public high schools	56.3%	12	$12,343	$389	$10,737
Boys Town Intervention And Assessment School	Public	6-12	178 Suydka Dr	Boys Town	68010	Douglas County	Boys Town Interim Prg Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 355-8414	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Young Adult Program	Public	12	12820 N Street	Omaha	68137	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-6330	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Burke High School	Public	9-12	12200 Burke Blvd	Omaha	68154	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2580	1,729	88	19.6		669 (38.7%)	484 (28.0%)	341 (19.7%)	67 (3.9%)	15 (0.9%)	7 (0.4%)	146 (8.4%)	4.5	160^th of 168 public high schools	4.8%		21.5	170^th of 215 public high schools	20.9%	10	$17,246	$1,976	$13,568

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