Serving 1,536 students in grades 9-12, Bellevue West Sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 10% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellevue West Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Bellevue West Sr High School's student population of 1,536 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bellevue West Sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellevue West Sr High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#286 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
9%
7%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellevue West Sr High School's ranking?
Bellevue West Sr High School is ranked #286 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Bellevue West Sr High School often compared to?
Bellevue West Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellevue East Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellevue West Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Bellevue West Sr High School is 93%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bellevue West Sr High School?
1,536 students attend Bellevue West Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bellevue West Sr High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellevue West Sr High School?
Bellevue West Sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bellevue West Sr High School offer ?
Bellevue West Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bellevue West Sr High School part of?
Bellevue West Sr High School is part of Bellevue School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Excellent teachers and staff. Even though they are a large school I feel that they were already familiar with my children by the orientation night. Extra curriclulars for every student. My kids don't participate in sports but have had interactions with the coaches. They seem to be really engaged with the students. One of my children went from a catholic school with only 24 in her whole class and had no problem transitioning to the larger school.
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