Our School Model
Some students thrive in traditional classrooms. Others need a different path to unlock their potential. At Omaha Street School, we believe every student deserves an education that works for them. That’s why we created our unique school model.
At Omaha Street School, we believe education should prepare students for life – not just graduation. That's why we built our model around three prongs: Academics, Vocational/Entrepreneurial Skills, and Hope, so every student can graduate, gain skills, and live with purpose.
Choosing Your Path Within Academics & Vocational/Entrepreneurship
Beyond the core classes Nebraska requires for graduation, students choose from an Academic Path (for those who aspire to continue their education post-high school); Vocational Path (for students looking at hands-on careers that offer stability, good wages, and personal fulfillment); or the Entrepreneurial Path (for students who see themselves owning their own business).
Our Model Components
• Small Class Sizes — Our low student-to-teacher ratio allows instructors to address each student's learning style and needs. This creates an environment where everyone receives the personalized attention they deserve.
• Relationship-Based Learning — Meaningful connections are the foundation of effective education. Our teachers build authentic relationships with students, creating trust that transforms academic engagement and makes school a place where students want to be.
• Social-Emotional Development — Beyond subject knowledge, success requires emotional regulation, healthy communication, and resilience. We teach and model these life skills, preparing students for success in all areas of life.
• Support Systems — Rather than focusing on surface behaviors, we tackle underlying barriers like trauma and learning differences. Our comprehensive support services ensure that basic needs, mental health, and family stability don’t stand in the way of learning.
• Hope In Daily Practice — Through Bible classes, chapel, and mentoring relationships, students experience the third prong of our model in action: forgiveness, acceptance, and a reason to keep going.
Project-Based Learning
Project-Based Learning is a teaching approach where students gain knowledge and skills by actively exploring real-world problems, creating meaningful products, and reflecting on what they have learned. Instead of asking, "What chapter are we covering today?", PBL asks, "What problem are we solving today? With PBL, students don't simply memorize information, they use it.
Why Our Model Works
Our approach addresses the whole student, not just academic performance. When students feel seen, supported, and engaged with their own educational journey, transformation happens.
Student Grade Point Averages improve by an average of 2.5 times by graduation, and 90% of our seniors graduate. Most importantly, our students discover strengths they never knew they had.
Who Thrives Here
Students who flourish at Omaha Street School:
• May have faced challenges in traditional schools due to learning differences, life circumstances, or past educational gaps
• Benefit from individualized approaches rather than standardized expectations
• Are ready for a fresh start and willing to engage in their own growth process
• Respond to authentic relationships with teachers who see their potential
Our students come from diverse backgrounds and have varied goals, but they share one important trait: they're seeking an educational experience that recognizes their individuality, builds on their strengths, and prepares them for post-graduation success.