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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310381001502

BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL

1501 THURSTON AVE, BELLEVUE, NE 68123 · (402) 293-4040 · Sarpy County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,529 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,529
High
DISTRICT 1,475 · STATE 391
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
94 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
440 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 37%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
389
Grade 10
392
Grade 11
353
Grade 12
395
Student demographics
White
90759%
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 61%
Hispanic
33622%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 23%
Black
1288%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 7%
Asian
342%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
1087%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 5%
Native American
91%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
70%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
81653%
Female
71347%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,529
-151 (-9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 16.5:1
% White
59%
was 71%
% Hispanic
22%
was 12%
% Black
8%
was 11%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL

As a sprawling secondary school in BELLEVUE, Nebraska, BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL instructs 1,529 students from grades 9 through 12, operated by BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Compared to the state average of about 391 students per school, that is 291% larger than typical.

Across the 20 schools in BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (9,502 students total), BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL reports that White students make up the majority at 59%. The remainder is composed of 22% Hispanic, 8% Black, 7% multiracial, 2% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 79% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 94 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.3:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 10.6:1, putting BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL higher than the state norm the norm. Around 29% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the broader community, census data for Sarpy County shows median household income runs about $103,321, about 43% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL is one of 76 public schools in Sarpy County (combined enrollment of about 34,055 students).

Nearest neighbor: ESU 3 HEAD START - BELLEVUE WEST, around 0.0 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Looking at the recent track record. BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment has decreased 9% since 2018, when it stood at 1,680 (now 1,529). White enrollment moved from 71% to 59% across the same window.

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Sarpy County at a glance

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Population
197,389
Census ACS
Median income
$103,321
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
76
34,055 students

Quick facts

School name
BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL
District
BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Address
1501 THURSTON AVE, BELLEVUE, NE 68123
Phone
(402) 293-4040
County
Sarpy County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,529
Teachers (FTE)
94
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
440 (29%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
310381001502
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL
How many students attend BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL?
BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,529 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL serve?
BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL have?
BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL employs 94 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.
What is the student diversity at BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 59% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL in?
BELLEVUE WEST SR HIGH SCHOOL is part of BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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