Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (03-04)
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(03-04)4%
2%
Asian
(03-04)1%
2%
Hispanic
(03-04)10%
10%
Black
(03-04)55%
7%
White
(03-04)30%
79%
Hawaiian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
40%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Omaha School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blackburn Alternative Program often compared to?
Blackburn Alternative Programis often viewed alongside schools like Accelere Program, Alegent/immanuel Rtc by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Blackburn Alternative Program?
430 students attend Blackburn Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Blackburn Alternative Program students are Black, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Blackburn Alternative Program offer ?
Blackburn Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackburn Alternative Program part of?
Blackburn Alternative Program is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Blackburn Alternative Program located?
Blackburn Alternative Program is located in the North Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 32 other public schools located in North Omaha.
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