Ralston High School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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Ralston High School

8969 Park Dr
Omaha, NE 68127

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Bottom 50%

Serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12, Ralston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 25% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving is 29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,039 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
: 78% (Btm 50% in NE)
: Bottom 50%
: 25% (Btm 50%)
: 29% (Btm 50%)
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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Ralston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Ralston High School's student population of 1,039 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,039 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

58 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Ralston High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Ralston High School by grade.

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Ralston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Ralston High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NE)

#819 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Ralston High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

25%

46%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ralston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

29%

47%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ralston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

31%

62%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ralston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

12:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ralston High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

42%

22%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ralston High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

White

44%

62%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ralston High School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.63

0.56

This chart displays the diversity score of Ralston High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

78%

87%

This chart displays graduation rate of Ralston High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

46%

38%

Eligible for

14%

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Ralston School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralston High School's ranking?

Ralston High School is ranked #819 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.

What schools are Ralston High School often compared to?

Ralston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).

What is the graduation rate of Ralston High School?

The graduation rate of Ralston High School is 78%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.

How many students attend Ralston High School?

1,039 students attend Ralston High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Ralston High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralston High School?

Ralston High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does Ralston High School offer ?

Ralston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Ralston High School part of?

Ralston High School is part of Ralston School District.

In what neighborhood is Ralston High School located?

Ralston High School is located in the South Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 17 other public schools located in South Central Omaha.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,039 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
: 78% (Btm 50%)
: Bottom 50%
: 25% (Btm 50%)
: 29% (Btm 50%)
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education