Elkhorn High School

Elkhorn schools does not respect parent input. They lack strong leadership. They have build new schools that are already overcrowded. They hire more teacher aides than teachers. Students are not treated with respect.
--Submitted by a parent

Omaha Nebraska is a very successful, healthy, American mid-western city. Spreading west from Illinois, unions and socialism were stopped in their tracks here. As a result, Nebraska consistently had some low unemployment scores. In some comments I sense jealousy, intimidation and a desire for "social justice" where there should be American pride. This school is outstanding. I am a former student of this school. I transferred from a school in the south that was in the throws of busing students. Today nothing has changed there, that school gets a Great School rating of 2.

i used to be a student at elkhorn high. i have since transferred halfway through my junior year to a small school past Fremont. Some of the education programs are great. The science, japanese, and shop classes are all taught quite well. But some of Elkhorn High's Math and English teachers seem to care less if you passed the class or not.
--Submitted by a student

I am a parent of a soon to be graduate. Not only has my career seen our family move from TX, to PA(twice), to CA, and now NE in the last 10 years, but I went to the same high school all 4 years. I will submit that Elkhorn, by far, has been the most involved from a post-graduation standpoint and guided my son to the right activities for the continuance of his education. Like most high school boys however, including myself once upon a time, if left to their own devices, overachieving to better position themselves for the future comes in a distant 4th place behind girls, sports, or simply fun. Hence, no matter how poor or great the system is structured for your child to succeed, it is the responsibility of each and every parent to ensure their child is prepared for life after the innocence of high school.
--Submitted by Dana Swanson, a parent

I would have to say the last post smelled of sour grapes, and for reasons unknown. I transferred into Elkhorn in 8th grade. I was not wealthy by any means. I was friends with kids of all backgrounds - jocks, drama, journalism, SOC, some were considered 'cool' and some were not. Teachers were very demanding, but very supportive. I would send my child to EHS in a heartbeat.
--Submitted by a former student

I think that Elkhorn Schools are fantastic. The Parents are involved, administration is enthusiastic and in control, facilities are exceptional, and the teachers are great. Having had three kids graduate from Elkhorn and a third there now, I couldn't have been more pleased with all the school has done.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had three children go through the entire Elkhorn School System and would highly recommend it to anyone. The high school has a normal student body with kids who are seen as more popular than others--that's high school. Teachers are fair and don't care who has money. Great school!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a recent graduate of elkhorn high school and still have another sibling attending. I have lived elkhorn for about 10 years and played sports year round for the elkhorn antlers all four years I attended. I am willing to admit that my family is not one of the wealthy ones by far. but i still got a great education and got along with all the adminstration and staff. There may be some cliques but those soon diminish and everyone begins to hang out with everyone. It is a great school with a great student body and awesome facilities. My other sibling still attending the school is loving it and is glad she/he still has another year to attend. Everybody in the elkhorn community is very involved one way or another with the school and very friendly with one another as well. If I could go back I would.
--Submitted by a former student

EHS provided me with endless opportunities of extracurricular involvement and academic pursuit. With the help of encouraging and flexible teachers and coaches, during my time at EHS I participated in such activities as the National Mock Trial team, Varsity Choir, Varsity Cheerleading, Student Council, National Honor Society, and Students Against Destructive Decisions. These are only a few of the dozens of activities offered to students. As a junior in college, I am also realizing first-hand the academic headstart I have versus my college classmates. My teachers at EHS provided me with a very challenging, well-rounded education which has prepared me for success at the collegiate level. I can honestly say that the teachers at Elkhorn always kept my educational future as first priority, as opposed to national test scores or taking the easy way out. Thanks!
--Submitted by a former student

I am also a graduate, not a parent, but let me tell you that the first post is quite reactionary and overstated. Yes, the district is wealthy, but a motivated student can get along just fine. I was middle class and had an excellent education with lots of attention from teachers. I still occasionally keep in touch with some faculty after 3 years. Also, the new principal is excellent and a returning administrator. For those looking at transfering in a student, Elkhorn is also very unusual in that it is very welcoming to new students. A new student creates quite a buzz and the new kid is usually very popular when they first come in. Let me end with this. Elkhorn is not perfect. No school is. A student can have a wonderful or awful experience, and the majority of that responsibility is on the student himself.
--Submitted by Luke Angus, a former student