SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

2,412 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Omaha South High School, located in the heart of South Omaha, is a historic institution that serves as a vibrant hub for a diverse student body. Known as the "Packers," the school holds a deep sense of tradition and community pride, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of its surrounding neighborhood. As a magnet school, it offers specialized academic programs designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce, blending rigorous classroom instruction with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, arts, and student organizations.

Beyond its academic offerings, Omaha South is recognized for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports students from various backgrounds. The school prioritizes community engagement, often collaborating with local partners to provide real-world learning experiences and service opportunities. By balancing its long-standing history with modern educational advancements, Omaha South High School continues to play a vital role in empowering its students to become engaged citizens and future leaders within the Omaha community and beyond.

2,412

Total Students

137.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	2,103
Black	105
Asian	16
Two or More	30
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
2,103 (87.2%)
White
148 (6.1%)
Black
105 (4.4%)
Two or More
30 (1.2%)
Asian
16 (0.7%)
American Indian
8 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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)299-2780
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	137.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
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 9 578

Grade 10 622

Grade 11 596

Grade 12 616