Albert M. Lowry High School

5375 Kluncy Canyon Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 989 students in grades 9-12, Albert M. Lowry High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 989 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Albert M. Lowry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

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School Overview

Albert M. Lowry High School's student population of 989 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
989 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Albert M. Lowry High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albert M. Lowry High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#523 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Albert M. Lowry High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Albert M. Lowry High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Albert M. Lowry High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
40%
45%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
54%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Albert M. Lowry High School and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Albert M. Lowry High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
8%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Albert M. Lowry High School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Albert M. Lowry High School and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
80%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Albert M. Lowry High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albert M. Lowry High School's ranking?
Albert M. Lowry High School is ranked #523 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Albert M. Lowry High School?
The graduation rate of Albert M. Lowry High School is 95%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Albert M. Lowry High School?
989 students attend Albert M. Lowry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Albert M. Lowry High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Albert M. Lowry High School?
Albert M. Lowry High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Albert M. Lowry High School offer ?
Albert M. Lowry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Albert M. Lowry High School part of?
Albert M. Lowry High School is part of Humboldt School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 989 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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