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South High School

4519 S 24TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68107

About South High School

South High School is a historic public magnet school in Omaha, Nebraska, that serves students in grades 9 through 12 from a wide range of backgrounds. It is well-known for its Visual and Performing Arts and Dual Language programs and is considered one of the best schools in the area. The school offers a lot of academic options, such as Advanced Placement classes, which 14% of students take. The student body is very diverse, with 93% of students being from minority groups. The school helps about 2,800 students, and there is one teacher for every 18 students. Recent data shows that only 7% of students are good at reading and 4% are good at math, and it is one of the best High School in "Nebraska" . South High School is known as one of the best schools because it has a lively community and prepares students for the future with tough tests and career-themed academies. Its strengths are that it is an open school and that it is very dedicated to helping its economically disadvantaged students and the community as a whole grow both artistically and academically.

South High School Contact Information

Address

4519 S 24TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68107

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Phone

(531) 299-2780

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Website

ops.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 4%
Reading 7%
State average proficiency is 4% in Math and 7% in Reading.
139
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2495
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 278 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at South 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 7.33%
Asian 0.48%
Hispanic 86.65%
Black 3.73%
Two+ Races 1.32%
Native Am. 0.44%
White
7.33%
Asian
0.48%
Hispanic
86.65%
Black
3.73%
Two+ Races
1.32%
Native Am.
0.44%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2495
48.02%
1198 Female
51.98%
1297 Male

Student Population

2495 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

249 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The South High Art Department recently won a prestigious award for student creativity, which shows how good the school is at the visual arts. The Nebraska Monarchs are also helping with special environmental projects for students, such as the Winter Seed Sowing Workshop and a giveaway of native plants. "Senior Saturday" sessions in the library are also helping the Class of 2026 get ready for graduation and life after high school.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does South 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.

Q3. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

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

Q4. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q5. Does South High School offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, South High School gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

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
ML

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
F

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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