Buena Vista High School serves 721 students in grades 9-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buena Vista High School's student population of 721 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
721 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buena Vista High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
67%
21%
Black
13%
7%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buena Vista High School?
721 students attend Buena Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Buena Vista High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% 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 Buena Vista High School?
Buena Vista High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Buena Vista High School offer ?
Buena Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Buena Vista High School part of?
Buena Vista High School is part of Omaha School District.
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