BURKE HIGH SCHOOL

1,693 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Burke High School, located in Omaha, Nebraska, and part of the Omaha Public Schools district, is a large, diverse secondary institution known for its comprehensive academic and extracurricular programs. Serving a wide range of students, the school offers a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-focused technical training, and a variety of elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is particularly recognized for its strong tradition of competitive athletics and a wide array of student clubs and organizations that foster a vibrant campus culture.

Beyond its academic offerings, Burke High School places a significant emphasis on community and student development. The school prides itself on its "Bulldog" pride, maintaining an environment that encourages school spirit and student engagement. With its central location on Burke Boulevard, the school serves as a major hub for the local community, frequently hosting events and programs that involve families and neighborhood residents, ultimately aiming to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared for the challenges of life after graduation.

1,693

Total Students

85.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BURKE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	376
Black	503
Asian	100
Two or More	143
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

White
559 (33.0%)
Black
503 (29.7%)
Hispanic
376 (22.2%)
Two or More
143 (8.4%)
Asian
100 (5.9%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

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:	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(531)299-2580
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 398

Grade 10 421

Grade 11 421

Grade 12 453