Creighton Preparatory School, high school in Omaha, Nebraska
Creighton Preparatory School is a private school for boys run by Jesuits, located on a forty-acre campus at the corner of 72nd and Western Streets in Omaha. The school serves about one thousand students and is the largest all-boys Catholic high school in Nebraska, with buildings added over decades that blend traditional structures with modern facilities.
The school was founded in 1878 as Creighton College, named after Edward Creighton who played a key role in building the transcontinental telegraph line. Over more than 130 years, it has grown from a small group of students and recovered from major setbacks, including a 1975 tornado that damaged part of the campus.
The school is known for its Junior Jays sports teams and student gatherings where school spirit shows through cheering sections and community service. Jesuit values of faith, leadership, and service are woven into daily life through Masses in Skinner Chapel and volunteer work helping local families and food banks.
The campus is located near central Omaha in a quiet, green setting with trees and open spaces, making it accessible to students from different parts of the city. Well-maintained grounds and a safe environment support focused learning, while modern facilities like the Heider Center and Learning Commons provide additional resources and academic support for students.
The school has a storied rivalry with nearby Westside High School where the student section called The Birdcage cheers with notable enthusiasm and volume. These annual games transcend simple competition and become community events that connect generations of families through excitement and a shared sense of belonging.
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