Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
124 N 20th St,  Omaha, NE
Omaha Public Schools
4.2
4.4
2,812 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Edward Bennett
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
70%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
65%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
293:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Hispanic
33.6%
White
29.5%
Black
26.6%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Most Diverse Public HS in Nebraska
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nebraska at Omaha 586 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 487 Students
Creighton University 282 Students
Colorado State University 159 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Nebraska 150 Students
University of Nebraska Medical Center 126 Students
Kansas State University 108 Students
Iowa State University 103 Students
University of Nebraska at Kearney 100 Students
Midland University 97 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 114 Students
Business 113 Students
Biology 107 Students
Psychology 91 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 84 Students
Education 49 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Marketing 41 Students
Political Science and Government 37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 281 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/30/2024
My experience as a Senior at Central highschool has been a good one. It was my first choice of school and I've loved it since. This school year there are more than 3,500 students and around 500 or 600 in the senior class. There is a lot of diversity at the school; every class has at least one person of every race, culture, and background. The school is also a historic landmark, being the first capital building and existing in the late 1800's. All the teachers are pretty nice, and a lot of them are very inclusive. You can feel seen at this school and you will feel like you belong, no matter your character. Central is one of the best high schools in Omaha, in my opinion.
3.0 Senior
12/7/2024
The best part about central i believe is the performing arts department. The teachers ans students for them are all very kind and accepting. I would say the worst part about central is how big it is. All of my best experiences in high school have been in the Zoo Academy Program which is school at Henry Doorly Zoo, which is a very small program and has been very enjoyable.
4.0 Senior
4/18/2024
I don't have many negative things to say about central, and I quite enjoyed my time at the school. I love the arts departments there, all of the students are very talented and care deeply about the work that they are doing.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 8 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/30/2025
Many phenomenal teachers who care about their students. Like anywhere, a few teachers aren’t great but many are exceptional. The office staff is incredibly rude and disorganized. The administrators are some of the worst I’ve ever seen. Abundance of safety issues with weapons being brought to school....
4.0 student
7/18/2020
Why is Central rated so low on this list
5.0 other
4/26/2020
I'm honestly not sure why Central High is rated so low on this site. This is widely know as one of the best if not the best in the city/surrounding area. I graduated from Central two years ago, and I have only good memories. I was an IB honors student, and all my teachers were wonderful and actually...
5.0 other
2/21/2020
Awesome. Loved it. Teachers were the BOMB school events were fun. There was a lot of homework help and cool clubs and I felt noticed and taken care of in a big school which was awesome. I rember my teachers and will my whole life. Also super diverse but not in a forced way. Felt like the melting pot...

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Omaha, NE and is served by the Omaha Public Schools in Nebraska. The school has a total enrollment of 2,812 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 70%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $413,284. Discover additional schools in the area, like Integrated Learning Program at Saratoga, Integrated Learning Program at Skinner, J P Lord Program, and more. Learn more about what Omaha has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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