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Millard West High School

5710 S 176 AVE, OMAHA, NE, 68135

About Millard West High School

Millard West High School is one of the best public high schools in Omaha, Nebraska. It has about 2,400 students in grades 9 through 12. It is known as one of the best schools in the state and has high academic standards, with 56% of students doing well in Reading and 45% doing well in Math. The school is known for having one of the best curriculums, with a 35% AP participation rate and Advanced Placement opportunities, and it is one of the best High School in "Nebraska" . Millard West High School has a student body that is 18% minority and 16% of students are identified as economically disadvantaged. The school has about 20 students for every teacher, which makes for a lively learning environment that prepares students for college and careers. Because it consistently does well on state tests and college entrance exams, it is one of the best schools. Overall, the school is known for being great at both academics and extracurricular activities. It provides a promising and disciplined environment for students to do well.

Millard West High School Contact Information

Address

5710 S 176 AVE, OMAHA, NE, 68135

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Phone

(402) 715-6000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 56% in Reading.
132
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2304
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 170 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Millard West 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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 81.51%
Asian 4.43%
Hispanic 7.51%
Black 2.08%
Two+ Races 4.3%
Native Am. 0.09%
White
81.51%
Asian
4.43%
Hispanic
7.51%
Black
2.08%
Two+ Races
4.3%
Native Am.
0.09%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2304
48.26%
1112 Female
51.74%
1192 Male

Student Population

2304 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

329 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Millard West High School is making its vocational and fine arts programs better. It recently showed off what its students could do by putting on plays and offering specialized Career Academy courses. The school is actively enrolling students in its dual-credit programs with nearby colleges. This means that seniors can still take their regular classes and get college credits at the same time. The campus is also adding more STEM-focused programs that let students learn by doing projects in fields like computer science and engineering.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q2. How does Millard West High School keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Q3. Are there arts and creative programs at Millard West High School?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

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. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Millard West High School?

Ans. Millard West High School has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

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

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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

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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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