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Our welcoming and diverse district meets all young people where they are. Our 52,000 students experience a well-rounded curriculum with core classes, arts, physical education and additional electives. Our families speak more than 100 different languages in their homes. Our English Learner services support many of these students. High dosage tutoring and our summer program, Next Level Learning, help students stay on track for graduation. We also provide gifted and talented programs and opportunities for advanced work.
Most of our graduates go on to college or technical schools. In 2025, our graduates earned approximately $82 million in scholarships. We are #OPSProud of our students, our staff and our programs.
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Our mission at Omaha Public Schools is to prepare all students for success in college, career and life. Our educational offerings are just as diverse as the students we serve.
In 2024, we launched our Moonshot: All students reading on grade level by 2030. Work on our Moonshot incorporates the Science of Reading and structured literacy curriculum to build foundational reading skills.
From day one, students’ studies are rooted in literacy and S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math). At the same time, students engage in electives including fine and performing arts, world languages, JROTC and extra-curricular activities.
In high school, students explore a potential career field while gaining beneficial skills for their future through the Omaha Public Schools College & Career Academies and Pathways. High schools with academies feature smaller learning communities sharing a career focus. Schools with pathways provide series of four or more classes focused on a group of related careers. All academies and pathways are aligned with high skill, high wage, in-demand future professions. High school students can round out their schedules with electives and participate in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, with our district offering the largest variety of AP courses in Nebraska.
As innovators in the world of educational technology, we are the first district in our state certified to teach digital citizenship. During the 2016-17 school year, we established Nebraska’s first virtual K-8 school which has expanded to include grades 9-12. Through online and face-to-face learning opportunities, our Omaha Virtual School students are empowered to take ownership of their learning.
A well-rounded athletic and physical education program has produced professional athletes and Olympic gold medalists while instilling in all students the importance of fitness for life. Our students learn to work and play side-by-side, sharing discoveries and solving problems together.
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Omaha Public Schools is among the state’s largest employers, with more than 7,000 full-time staff involved in the daily operation of our schools. Every team member in our district contributes to our students’ success, whether they work in or out of the classroom. Our staff have been recognized with local, state and national awards including Nebraska Teacher of the Year and Presidential Excellence awards.
