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Elkhorn North High School

Coordinates: 41°17′54″N 96°11′39″W / 41.2984°N 96.1941°W / 41.2984; -96.1941
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Elkhorn North High School
Address
Map
17800 George Miller Parkway

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68116

United States
Coordinates41°17′54″N 96°11′39″W / 41.2984°N 96.1941°W / 41.2984; -96.1941
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established2020
School districtElkhorn Public Schools
PrincipalDan Radicia
Faculty117
Teaching staff61.51 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment946 (2022–2023)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.38[1]
Color(s)   
Columbia blue, black, silver
Athletics conferenceEastern Midlands Conference
MascotBig Bad the Wolf
NicknameWolves
NewspaperNorth Howler
Yearbookthe IMPRINT
Websitewww.elkhornweb.org/enhs/

Elkhorn North High School is a public high school located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is one of three traditional high schools operated by Elkhorn Public Schools.

History

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After targeting a parcel of land near 180th Street and West Maple Road for a potential third high school, Elkhorn Public Schools made three offers to buy the parcel from a development group, and when all were rejected, exercised eminent domain in 2017 in order to acquire the land.[2] A successful mail-in referendum in March 2018 authorized EPS to build the third high school, which was expected to draw students mainly from Elkhorn High School.[3] In September, school officials revealed a columbia blue, black and silver color scheme with a wolf mascot, chosen over eagles and nighthawks.[4] Construction began the following month; at that time, the estimated cost was $78.5 million.[5] Boundaries for the school were released in early 2019, confirming that the school would draw entirely from former Elkhorn territory.[6]

The school opened for classes in fall 2020 with students in grades 9-11; that year's juniors will form the first senior class in the 2021–22 school year.[7]

Facilities

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The original Elkhorn North building was constructed to serve 1,200 students with an area of 254,000 square feet with the option to add a 600-student addition later on.[8]

Academics

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Elkhorn North offers dual enrollment classes through the University of Nebraska Omaha[9] and Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Athletics

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ENHS athletic teams compete in the Eastern Midlands Conference.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "ELKHORN NORTH HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  2. ^ Duffy, Erin (February 24, 2017). "Elkhorn school district starts eminent domain process in effort to build new high school". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  3. ^ Dejka, Joe (March 24, 2018). "New schools will rise in Elkhorn and Bennington after bond issues pass". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  4. ^ Nitcher, Emily (September 12, 2018). "Elkhorn picks mascot and colors for new high school". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  5. ^ Cole, Kevin (October 22, 2018). "Elkhorn North unveils Wolves logo during new high school's groundbreaking ceremony". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  6. ^ Ray, Trevi (April 9, 2019). "Breaking News – Boundaries Announced For Elkhorn North High School". Antler Express. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  7. ^ Pospisil, Stu (August 11, 2020). "As high school football practices start in Nebraska, so does a new era at Elkhorn North". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  8. ^ "Elkhorn North High School". Sampson Construction. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  9. ^ "Elkhorn North High School". University of Nebraska Omaha. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  10. ^ "NSAA Member Schools & Conferences". Nebraska School Activities Association. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
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