The largest (by far) school district in the Omaha Metro Area is the Omaha Public School District. There are over 46,000 students of various ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds and so there is a strong emphasis on the appreciation of diversity. OPS has over 7,000 employees and 43% of the teachers have advanced degrees. Teachers also average 11.7 years of experience.

 

OPS has a goal of offering “high quality instruction needed to prepare for life in tomorrow’s high tech world.” OPS boasts that most of its graduates go on to college or technical schools. OPS also has Nebraska’s largest special ed program. The District is part of the North American Central Association and “is one of the country’s few major urban school districts to maintain state AA accreditation.”

 

The District has a system of “magnet” schools which specialize in math, performing arts, languages, communication, economics, technology, university partnerships, science, engineering and international studies. The magnet schools have become so popular that according to the District, “selection is a coveted honor.”

 

As for gifted and talented students and athletes, OPS has a lot to offer. Opportunities for advanced studies are available for gifted students and OPS claims to have produced professional athletics and Olympic Gold Medalists. The District has always promoted a “fitness for life” philosophy.

 

The District has strong support of the business community that’s reflective of its motto of High Expectations – High Achievement – For All Students!

 

For more information, contact Marie Otis at (402) 697-4251 or at MarieOtis@cbshome.com.