Westside High School

Westside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8701 Pacific St,  Omaha, NE
Westside Community Schools
4.1
3.8
1,951 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jay Opperman
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
135
Full Time Teachers
135
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
70.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
289:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
68.9%
Black
10.5%
Hispanic
10.4%
Two or more races
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best HS For Athletes in Nebraska
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

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 - Lincoln 455 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 444 Students
Creighton University 205 Students
Colorado State University 117 Students
The University of Kansas 106 Students
Nebraska Wesleyan University 95 Students
University of Nebraska at Kearney 94 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Nebraska 94 Students
Kansas State University 84 Students
Iowa State University 83 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 151 Students
Psychology 118 Students
Biology 100 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 92 Students
Nursing 84 Students
Marketing 49 Students
Education 44 Students
Pre-Law Studies 42 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Political Science and Government 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 496 Reviews
5.0 Junior
12/30/2024
Westside is a wonderful school that open up many opportunities for students from any cultural/ethnical background. Coming from a student who came to America from a different country and had no knowledge of the language or culture of this country, Westside provided a welcoming experience that has helped me learn in the best way possible.
5.0 Senior
5/24/2024
As a warrior, there's a lot of pride in the school. There's isn't an area in the school that lacks attention.
3.0 Junior
4/11/2024
The parents of students run the school as if it is an elitist organization only granting access to children of previous alumni. It creates a negative environment where making friends with everyone is very difficult unless your parents are friends to some extent. The academics are also not laid out super clear for high achieving students in addition to the special education services being sub-par. Also if students don't care the administration will not care and let them "slip through the cracks" only pushing them through graduation rather than actually helping them and addressing a problem.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 22 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/1/2023
Love the Westside school district. Teachers and administration is excellent. They are better funded than OPS and have high standards for the children & parents. If your child isn't academically inclined or you have no interest in having an active roll in your child's education, go somewhere else. If...
5.0 parent
1/12/2022
Both my daughters are excelling, as long as they do not get behind and put in the hours. I am proud to say where they go to school to my co-workers. Mike
5.0 parent
3/10/2021
Very proud to be in this district. Excellent caring staff.
5.0 other
3/5/2021
Westside does a good job of elevating hard working children and teenagers, and prepares them to excel at the next level. It provides excellent opportunities for those who are willing to take advantage of the opportunities

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Westside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Omaha, NE and is served by the Westside Community Schools in Nebraska. The school has a total enrollment of 1,951 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Westside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $689,725. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westside High School West Campus, J P Lord Program, Burke High School, and more. Learn more about what Omaha has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westside High School.

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