Millard West High School | |
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Address | |
5710 S 176 Avenue , 68135 United States | |
Information | |
Type | Public high school |
Established | August 17, 1995 |
Principal | Greg Tiemann |
Faculty | 132.28 (FTE)[1] |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 2,309 (2022–23)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 17.46[1] |
Color(s) | |
Mascot | Wildcats |
Newspaper | The Catalyst |
Yearbook | Prowler |
Website | mwhs |
Millard West High School is a public high school located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It first opened its doors on August 17, 1995. Currently, Millard West High School is the third largest school within the Millard Public Schools district. In 2002, the school was designated as a National Blue Ribbon school of excellence.[2] The school uses block scheduling, organizing the week into alternating "odd" and "even" days with four classes each and "all" days on Fridays. Students are enrolled in eight classes at a time, and classes change at the semester break.
In 2005, Millard voters approved the fourth-largest bond project in district history, providing $78 million for the construction of Horizon High School; renovations to all three high schools, one middle school and one elementary school; and the purchase of new land and technology.[3][4] Of that, $6.2 million was appropriated to Millard West for the building of new classrooms and band room additions. These improvements were completed in the summer of 2007.[5]
On February 15, 2005, voters approved Millard's 13th bond issue. The $78 million bond issue provided new schools and renovations and additions to some existing schools to serve the district's growing enrollment. Ronald Reagan Elementary opened in 2007. Wilma Upchurch Elementary opened in 2008. Millard Horizon High School offering a smaller comprehensive high school and career academies opened in 2010. The Ron Witt Support Services Center opened in 2010. The bonds also provided $20 million for technology.