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Central High School

124 N 20TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68102

About Central High School

Central High School is a historic public school in Omaha, Nebraska, for students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the best schools in the Omaha Public Schools district and offers a wide range of academic options, such as Advanced Placement classes, which 18% of students take. The school has a total of 73% of its students who are minorities, which makes for a diverse learning environment. The school has about 2,600 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, which makes it a lively and interesting place to be. According to academic performance data, 28% of students are good at reading and 15% are good at math, and it is one of the best High School in "Nebraska" . Central High School is known as one of the best schools because it is dedicated to both academic excellence and a long history of success in extracurricular activities. College entrance exams like the ACT help students get ready for life after high school on a regular basis. The school's strengths are its welcoming culture and its commitment to giving all of its students a well-rounded education.

Central High School Contact Information

Address

124 N 20TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68102

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Phone

(531) 299-2660

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Website

ops.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 28% in Reading.
120
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2674
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 268 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Central High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM to 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

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.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 27.45%
Asian 3.4%
Hispanic 35.34%
Black 27.71%
Two+ Races 5.39%
Native Am. 0.56%
White
27.45%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic
35.34%
Black
27.71%
Two+ Races
5.39%
Native Am.
0.56%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2674
52.02%
1391 Female
47.98%
1283 Male

Student Population

2674 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

267 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Central High School's Eagle Battalion JROTC is still helping students become leaders. Recently, they to ok part in community service and drill competitions in the area. The Central High School Foundation is working hard to give out scholarships to the Class of 2026. There are a number of new awards that are meant to help students who want to go to college in STEM fields or the arts. Also, students are getting ready for more advanced classes as the campus gets ready for its annual SAT and AP testing sessions in the spring.

FAQ

Q1. How does Central High School get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q2. Does Central High School make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Central High School stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Q3. What does Central High School do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Central High School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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