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WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
14
Schools
6,271
Students
$15,826
Per-Pupil Spend
+10% nat'l
26.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-25pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 6,271 students across 14 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,826 is above average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WESTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08979
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL09–122,106
WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL WEST CAMPUS09–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
UNDERWOOD HILLS EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTERPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,826+10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
30%
62%
State
29.6%
Local (property tax)
61.5%
Federal
8.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (62%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
6,271
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateNebraska →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS has 14 public schools, serving a total of 6,271 students.
What is the graduation rate for WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spend per student?
WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spends $15,826 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
27% of students in WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
No, WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS serve?
WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.