Burke High School

Summary:

Burke High School is a public high school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 1,915 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Omaha Public Schools district, which is ranked 205 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Burke High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Burke High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 43.08% White, 28.3% African American, 16.76% Hispanic, and 3.03% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, only 24.95% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.35% and the Omaha Public Schools district average of 13.83%. The school also struggles with subgroup performance, ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of Nebraska high schools for most student subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Millard South High School and Westside High School, Burke High School stands out as the lowest-performing school in the area. Despite having a relatively high spending per student of $17,246, the school's academic outcomes do not reflect the level of investment, raising questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive and targeted approach to improve the school's performance and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 12200 Burke Blvd
       Omaha, NE  68154-2399


(531) 299-2580

District: Omaha Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,246 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  1,915

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.1%
African American:
28.3%
Hispanic:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Burke High School ranks worse than 79.1% of high schools in Nebraska. It also ranks first among 7 ranked high schools in the Omaha Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Burke High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Burke High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.1%), African American (28.3%), Hispanic (16.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burke High School is 20.1. 10 high schools in the Omaha Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burke High School is $17,246, which is the 5th highest among 7 high schools in the Omaha Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Burke High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Burke High School 170th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Burke High School in the ranking list.)

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Omaha Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Omaha Public Schools 205th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burke High School

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Rank History for all students at Burke High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.02 78th 249 68.7%
2007 62.62 86th 247 65.2%
2008 38.66 197th 252 21.8%
2009 38.69 189th 251 24.7%
2010 26.91 219th 249 12.0%
2011 16.51 224th 252 11.1%
2012 21.97 218th 245 11.0%
2013 25.89 207th 247 16.2%
2014 18.77 218th 247 11.7%
2015 29.40 197th 242 18.6%
2016 21.99 214th 246 13.0%
2017 24.93 167th 219 23.7%
2018 33.94 150th 219 31.5%
2019 11.90 196th 217 9.7%
2021 25.32 166th 209 20.6%
2022 12.52 183rd 202 9.4%
2023 21.51 170th 215 20.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Burke High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.79 14th 15 6.7%
2019 18.20 13th 15 13.3%
2022 11.54 16th 16 0.0%
2023 39.63 8th 15 46.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Burke High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.25 10th 26 61.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Burke High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.43 5th 10 50.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burke High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.10 71st 79 10.1%
2019 11.13 80th 82 2.4%
2021 18.27 74th 83 10.8%
2022 15.91 67th 74 9.5%
2023 15.28 77th 89 13.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Burke High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.90 129th 144 10.4%
2019 11.81 130th 142 8.5%
2021 14.84 120th 138 13.0%
2022 15.39 115th 132 12.9%
2023 17.06 118th 136 13.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Burke High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.51 119th 138 13.8%
2019 14.40 124th 140 11.4%
2021 20.95 109th 130 16.2%
2022 11.43 123rd 135 8.9%
2023 12.32 123rd 135 8.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Burke High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.06 11th 12 8.3%
2019 13.12 13th 16 18.8%
2021 7.30 13th 14 7.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Burke High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.72 11th 13 15.4%
2019 15.75 12th 14 14.3%
2021 33.76 5th 10 50.0%
2022 22.76 9th 12 25.0%
2023 25.26 11th 15 26.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Burke High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.38 32nd 41 22.0%
2019 30.46 27th 43 37.2%
2021 29.38 29th 38 23.7%
2022 28.69 30th 41 26.8%
2023 19.28 36th 41 12.2%
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Rank History for White students at Burke High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.46 148th 205 27.8%
2019 30.25 155th 207 25.1%
2021 31.31 146th 200 27.0%
2022 23.08 159th 196 18.9%
2023 21.35 166th 206 19.4%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Burke High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1250 330 15 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1612
1989 1384 403 17 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1823
1990 1313 395 17 17 3 n/a n/a 0 1745
1991 1239 408 14 14 4 n/a n/a 0 1679
1992 1271 385 18 17 5 n/a n/a 0 1696
1993 1218 396 17 24 10 n/a n/a 0 1665
1994 1192 336 20 21 8 n/a n/a 0 1577
1995 1186 341 12 25 4 n/a n/a 0 1568
1996 1186 341 12 25 4 n/a n/a 0 1568
1997 1244 326 17 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1612
1998 1236 387 26 38 3 n/a n/a 0 1690
1999 1228 341 38 18 3 n/a n/a 29 1657
2000 1214 272 41 37 4 n/a n/a 0 1568
2001 1278 238 52 51 3 n/a n/a 0 1622
2002 1473 223 48 98 7 n/a n/a 0 1849
2003 1473 223 48 98 7 n/a n/a 0 1849
2004 1565 288 54 120 15 n/a n/a 0 2042
2005 1488 277 52 128 15 n/a n/a 0 1960
2006 1405 333 47 163 11 n/a n/a 0 1959
2007 1357 366 51 201 5 n/a n/a 0 1980
2008 1314 431 49 230 12 n/a n/a 0 2036
2009 1273 466 61 277 15 n/a n/a 0 2092
2010 1312 520 77 311 13 n/a n/a 0 2233
2011 1213 432 71 349 20 1 159 0 2245
2012 1183 387 73 315 19 1 153 0 2131
2013 1226 444 69 322 18 3 158 0 2240
2014 1150 449 82 326 15 4 133 0 2159
2015 1157 443 82 324 17 3 118 0 2144
2016 1113 443 77 343 16 4 112 0 2108
2017 1040 462 74 339 15 8 109 0 2047
2018 1027 479 80 330 9 6 109 0 2040
2019 1020 492 82 345 14 7 113 0 2073
2020 994 530 82 357 16 7 132 0 2118
2021 1033 541 72 380 15 6 147 0 2194
2022 1005 562 68 373 18 7 147 0 2180
2023 825 542 58 321 20 6 143 0 1915

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burke High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1612 86.8 18.5 38.3
1989 1823 107.1 17.0 33.2
1990 1745 106.5 16.3 32.8
1991 1679 106.2 15.8 33.9
1992 1696 107.1 15.8 34.8
1993 1665 106.2 15.7 36
1994 1577 103.7 15.2 33.9
1995 1568 106.0 14.8 15.4
1996 1568 106.0 14.8 15.4
1997 1612 106.9 15.1 12.7
1998 1690 95.0 17.8 15.7
1999 1657 98.0 16.9 19.6
2000 1568 100.7 15.6 14.5
2001 1622 97.5 16.6 15.4
2002 1849 96.7 19.1 18.2
2003 1849 96.7 19.1 18.2
2004 2042 108.6 18.8 19.8
2005 1960 114.1 17.2 17.6
2006 1959 110.5 17.7 24.8
2007 1980 114.6 17.3 30.5
2008 2036 116.5 17.5 33.9
2009 2092 119.8 17.5 37.1
2010 2233 122.7 18.1 43.4
2011 2245 129.5 17.3 44.5
2012 2131 126.2 16.8 45.1
2013 2240 110.5 20.2 46
2014 2159 114.7 18.8 47.5
2015 2144 125.0 17.1 46.3
2016 2108 125.0 16.8 45.8
2017 2047 126.3 16.2 45.4
2018 2040 125.3 16.2 50.8
2019 2073 124.2 16.6 45.2
2020 2118 122.5 17.2 46.7
2021 2194 116.5 18.8 52.1
2022 2180 123.5 17.6 44.3
2023 1915 95.0 20.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Burke High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1612 86.8 18.5 38.3
1989 1823 107.1 17.0 33.2
1990 1745 106.5 16.3 32.8
1991 1679 106.2 15.8 33.9
1992 1696 107.1 15.8 34.8
1993 1665 106.2 15.7 36
1994 1577 103.7 15.2 33.9
1995 1568 106.0 14.8 15.4
1996 1568 106.0 14.8 15.4
1997 1612 106.9 15.1 12.7
1998 1690 95.0 17.8 15.7
1999 1657 98.0 16.9 19.6
2000 1568 100.7 15.6 14.5
2001 1622 97.5 16.6 15.4
2002 1849 96.7 19.1 18.2
2003 1849 96.7 19.1 18.2
2004 2042 108.6 18.8 19.8
2005 1960 114.1 17.2 17.6
2006 1959 110.5 17.7 24.8
2007 1980 114.6 17.3 30.5
2008 2036 116.5 17.5 33.9
2009 2092 119.8 17.5 37.1
2010 2233 122.7 18.1 43.4
2011 2245 129.5 17.3 44.5
2012 2131 126.2 16.8 45.1
2013 2240 110.5 20.2 46
2014 2159 114.7 18.8 47.5
2015 2144 125.0 17.1 46.3
2016 2108 125.0 16.8 45.8
2017 2047 126.3 16.2 45.4
2018 2040 125.3 16.2 50.8
2019 2073 124.2 16.6 45.2
2020 2118 122.5 17.2 46.7
2021 2194 116.5 18.8 52.1
2022 2180 123.5 17.6 44.3
2023 1915 95.0 20.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Burke High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $521 (4.4%) $10,925 (91.9%) $11,883
2020 $669 (5.5%) $10,981 (90.8%) $12,093
2021 $777 (5.9%) $11,988 (91.5%) $13,097
2022 $848 (5.9%) $12,082 (83.6%) $14,451
2023 $1,976 (11.5%) $13,568 (78.7%) $17,246

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burke High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 196th of 217 High schoolsRanks 170th of 215 High schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Burke High School)25.825
 0.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Omaha Public Schools)1913.8
 5.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Burke High School)16.211.5
 4.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Omaha Public Schools)127
 5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Burke High School)15.414.5
 0.9%
   11th Grade Science (Omaha Public Schools)10.88.5
 2.3%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20731915
 7.6%
African American492542
 10.2%
American Indian1420
 42.9%
Asian8258
 29.3%
Hispanic345321
 7%
Pacific Islander76
 14.3%
White1020825
 19.1%
Two or More Races113143
 26.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,915 students attended Burke High School.

Students at Burke High School are 43% White, 28% African American, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Burke High School ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Nebraska high schools.


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