ELKHORN HIGH SCHOOL

769 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Elkhorn High School, located at 1401 Veterans Drive in Elkhorn, Nebraska, serves as a cornerstone of the Elkhorn Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. Beyond the classroom, Elkhorn High fosters a vibrant school culture, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and community involvement.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive environment, where faculty and staff prioritize student development and foster meaningful relationships with their pupils. As a centerpiece of the local community, Elkhorn High benefits from strong parent and neighborhood support, which contributes to its reputation for maintaining high standards in both scholarship and conduct. By balancing traditional academic values with modern learning opportunities, the school continues to be a top-performing institution in the Omaha metropolitan area.

769

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELKHORN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	625
Hispanic	62
Black	10
Asian	36
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

White
625 (81.3%)
Hispanic
62 (8.1%)
Asian
36 (4.7%)
Two or More
33 (4.3%)
Black
10 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)289-4239
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 197

Grade 10 190

Grade 11 187

Grade 12 195