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Ranked 273 of 285 in Nebraska
See top schools in OmahaBurke High School is one of the best public high schools in Omaha, Nebraska. It offers a full education to students in grades 9 through 12. It is well-known for its specialized Air Force JROTC and Advanced Placement programs, which have a 31% participation rate. It is also known as one of the best schools in the area. The school has a wide range of students, with 61% of them being minorities. The school has about 2,000 students and 18 teachers for every 1,000 students. The proficiency data shows that 25% of students passed Reading and 11% passed Mathematics, and it is one of the best High School in "Nebraska" . Burke High School is one of the best schools because it has a good mix of hard academics, championship-winning sports, and fine arts. Students are often told to do well on college entrance exams like the ACT. Overall, the school is a lively and interesting place to be, and it consistently shows that it can create a well-rounded and successful student body that is ready for the challenges of life after high school.
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:40 AM to 3:05 PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
1729 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
216 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
The newly renovated stadium and new turf at Burke High School are a big deal for the campus, which has long been home to the Nebraska State Track Meet. The school also celebrated high attendance, with more than 670 students recently honored for having more than 90% attendance during the first semester of the 2025–2026 school year. As they get ready for the spring 2026 graduation ceremonies, graduating seniors are being honored with special tribute pages in the next yearbook.
Q1. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?
Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.
Q2. Are there chances to be a leader at Burke High School?
Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.
Q3. Can students take the SAT and ACT?
Ans. Yes, Burke High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.
Q4. Does Burke High School encourage new ideas?
Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.
Q5. Are there chances for peer mentoring?
Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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