Bellevue West High School is a public secondary school located in Bellevue, Nebraska, United States. It had a 2013 enrollment of 1,584 students. The principal is Kevin Rohlfs. The school's athletic teams are the Thunderbirds, and their school colors are purple, gold, and white.
Serving 1,558 students in grades 9-12, Bellevue West Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellevue West Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Bellevue West Sr High School's student population of 1,558 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1977
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
School Mascot
Thunderbirds
School Rankings
Bellevue West Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellevue West Sr High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#569 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
8%
7%
White
61%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Thunderbirds
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellevue West Sr High School's ranking?
Bellevue West Sr High School is ranked #569 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Bellevue West Sr High School often compared to?
Bellevue West Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellevue East Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellevue West Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Bellevue West Sr High School is 94%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bellevue West Sr High School?
1,558 students attend Bellevue West Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bellevue West Sr High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellevue West Sr High School?
Bellevue West Sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bellevue West Sr High School offer ?
Bellevue West Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellevue West Sr High School part of?
Bellevue West Sr High School is part of Bellevue School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Excellent teachers and staff. Even though they are a large school I feel that they were already familiar with my children by the orientation night. Extra curriclulars for every student. My kids don't participate in sports but have had interactions with the coaches. They seem to be really engaged with the students. One of my children went from a catholic school with only 24 in her whole class and had no problem transitioning to the larger school.
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