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Elkhorn High School

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Elkhorn High School ranks 15 th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

15^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 90% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Elkhorn High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Elkhorn, Nebraska, part of the highly-ranked Elkhorn Public Schools district. With consistently strong academic performance, Elkhorn High School has been one of the top-performing high schools in the state for several years.

Elkhorn High School's students consistently outperform state and district averages in ACT proficiency, with 65.38% of 11th-graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to 42.74% statewide and 75.13% for the Elkhorn district. The school also maintains high graduation rates, above 87% in recent years. While Elkhorn High School has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 16.33% to 20.16%, its academic performance is on par with or exceeds nearby schools like Elkhorn North High School and Elkhorn South High School, which are also part of the high-performing Elkhorn district.

Elkhorn High School's strong performance is further highlighted by its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 to 16.1 over the past few years, and its higher per-student spending compared to the state average. While the school's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.2% to 21.1%, may be an area for improvement, Elkhorn High School's overall excellence makes it a standout institution within the state of Nebraska.

769

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,549

Per pupil spending ?

18.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1401 Veterans Dr
Elkhorn, NE 68022-2593

(402) 289-4239

District: Elkhorn Public Schools

Feeder schools for Elkhorn High School:

Elementary:	Hillrise Elementary School
	Manchester Elementary School
	Sagewood Elementary School
	West Dodge Station Elementary
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	Westridge Elementary School
Middle:	Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
	Elkhorn Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.3%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Asian:

4.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 98th percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (69% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Nebraska high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg77%

Nebraska avg44%

15^th of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Top 10%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 2% (2015) to top 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3High Schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools

2^nd of 118Elkhorn Public Schools among Nebraska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	86.8	15 of 146	89.7%	★★★★★
2024	79.7	26 of 168	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	89.6	12 of 215	94.4%	★★★★★
2022	93.8	8 of 202	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	93.2	7 of 209	96.7%	★★★★★
2019	93.1	9 of 217	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	96.7	4 of 219	98.2%	★★★★★
2017	91.3	12 of 219	94.5%	★★★★★
2016	96.9	2 of 246	99.2%	★★★★★
2015	92.1	4 of 242	98.3%	★★★★★
2014	89.2	11 of 247	95.5%	★★★★★
2013	89.9	8 of 247	96.8%	★★★★★
2012	90.4	7 of 245	97.1%	★★★★★
2011	86.6	20 of 252	92.1%	★★★★★
2010	79.4	23 of 249	90.8%	★★★★★
2009	69.3	67 of 251	73.3%	★★★★☆
2008	65.6	76 of 252	69.8%	★★★★☆
2007	69.7	53 of 247	78.5%	★★★★☆
2006	78.4	19 of 249	92.4%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	78.9	4 of 16	75.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	91.3	4 of 66	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	82.2	15 of 93	83.9%	★★★★☆
2023	88.6	11 of 136	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	86.1	13 of 132	90.2%	★★★★★
2021	87.6	11 of 138	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	90.9	8 of 142	94.4%	★★★★★
2018	94.8	6 of 144	95.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	98.3	3 of 38	92.1%	★★★★★
2019	63.5	12 of 43	72.1%	★★★★☆
2018	92.9	2 of 41	95.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	97.3	2 of 41	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	92.2	5 of 62	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	85.9	12 of 89	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	81.7	9 of 74	87.8%	★★★★☆
2021	95.4	5 of 83	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	93.1	4 of 82	95.1%	★★★★★
2018	97.7	4 of 79	94.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	88.5	3 of 66	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	81.4	14 of 93	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	84.5	13 of 135	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	93.8	8 of 135	94.1%	★★★★★
2021	91.6	9 of 130	93.1%	★★★★★
2019	91.3	7 of 140	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	94.2	6 of 138	95.7%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2018	97.7	2 of 15	86.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	65.5	6 of 13	53.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	90.4	8 of 113	92.9%	★★★★★
2024	84.1	15 of 125	88.0%	★★★★☆
2023	86.5	16 of 206	92.2%	★★★★★
2022	93.6	6 of 196	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	92.1	11 of 200	94.5%	★★★★★
2019	93.4	8 of 207	96.1%	★★★★★
2018	97.0	4 of 205	98.0%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)95th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)94th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)93rd percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2021)92nd percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2018)87th percentile-12 vs school

Asian (2019)75th percentile-21 vs school

Special Education (2019)54th percentile-42 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics74%+33 vs state

Science68%+21 vs state

English Language Arts65%+23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elkhorn High School	Public	9-12	1401 Veterans Dr	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-4239	769	53	14.5	18.5%	625 (81.3%)	10 (1.3%)	62 (8.1%)	36 (4.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.3%)	86.8	15^th of 146 public high schools	89.7%		79.7	26^th of 168 public high schools	84.5%	11	65.4	74.2	68.1	$16,549	$135	$13,490
Elkhorn South High School	Public	9-12	20303 Blue Sage Parkway	Omaha	68130	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-0616	1,434	87	16.4	6.1%	1,209 (84.3%)	24 (1.7%)	62 (4.3%)	92 (6.4%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	39 (2.7%)	96.8	1^st of 146 public high schools	99.3%		95.9	4^th of 168 public high schools	97.6%	3	78.3	79.7	82.0	$12,767	$132	$10,688
Elkhorn North High School	Public	9-12	17800 George Miller Parkway	Omaha	68116	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-0322	1,050	66	15.8	11.5%	788 (75.0%)	46 (4.4%)	68 (6.5%)	102 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (4.2%)	95.4	2^nd of 146 public high schools	98.6%		94.4	8^th of 168 public high schools	95.2%	6	77.6	76.1	78.4	$13,848	$144	$11,428
Millard North High School	Public	9-12	1010 S 144th St	Omaha	68154	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-1365	2,572	149	17.3	21.5%	1,756 (68.3%)	120 (4.7%)	244 (9.5%)	301 (11.7%)	9 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	138 (5.4%)	74.9	35^th of 146 public high schools	76.0%		74.6	39^th of 168 public high schools	76.8%	4	60.4	59.6	64.8	$12,470	$155	$10,780
Keith Lutz Horizon High School	Public	9-12	5300 George B Lake Parkway	Omaha	68022	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-8468	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Westview High School	Public	9-12	15800 Summit Plaza	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(531) 299-3040	1,573	76	20.6		679 (43.2%)	429 (27.3%)	224 (14.2%)	81 (5.1%)	9 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	150 (9.5%)	9.3	132^nd of 146 public high schools	9.6%					(n/a)	33.8	21.7	33.8	$19,051	$2,851	$13,621
Millard West High School	Public	9-12	5710 S 176 Ave	Omaha	68135	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-6000	2,344	135	17.3	17.0%	1,897 (80.9%)	48 (2.0%)	180 (7.7%)	119 (5.1%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	95 (4.1%)	77.9	28^th of 146 public high schools	80.8%		78	33^rd of 168 public high schools	80.4%	5	59.7	62.4	67.3	$12,815	$155	$10,934
Boys Town Intervention And Assessment School	Public	6-12	178 Suydka Dr	Boys Town	68010	Douglas County	Boys Town Interim Prg Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 355-8414	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Millard South High School	Public	9-12	14905 Q St	Omaha	68137	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-8268	2,526	153	16.5	34.6%	1,684 (66.7%)	159 (6.3%)	439 (17.4%)	74 (2.9%)	10 (0.4%)	23 (0.9%)	137 (5.4%)	46.7	87^th of 146 public high schools	40.4%		40.5	106^th of 168 public high schools	36.9%	19	47.4	48.0	54.3	$13,213	$155	$11,517
Douglas County West High School	Public	9-12	401 S Pine St	Valley	68064	Douglas County	Douglas County West Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 359-2121	326	27	11.9	22.1%	290 (89.0%)	4 (1.2%)	20 (6.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	63.2	56^th of 146 public high schools	61.6%		52.4	87^th of 168 public high schools	48.2%	31	51.5	59.1	59.1	$17,417	$436	$16,148

Frequently Asked Questions about Elkhorn High School

What schools feed into Elkhorn High School?

Elkhorn High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hillrise Elementary School
Elementary : Manchester Elementary School
Elementary : Sagewood Elementary School
Elementary : West Dodge Station Elementary
Elementary : Westridge Elementary School
Middle : Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
Middle : Elkhorn Middle School

What district is Elkhorn High School in?

Elkhorn Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Elkhorn High School?

Students at Elkhorn High School are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Elkhorn High School a good school?

Elkhorn High School ranks 15^th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elkhorn High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 769 students attended Elkhorn High School.

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