Serving 1,910 students in grades 9-12, Damonte Ranch High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,910 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Damonte Ranch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Damonte Ranch High School's student population of 1,910 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,910 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Damonte Ranch High School ranks within the top 20% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Damonte Ranch High School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 692 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
37%
44%
Black
3%
12%
White
46%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Damonte Ranch High School's ranking?
Damonte Ranch High School is ranked #122 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Damonte Ranch High School often compared to?
Damonte Ranch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galena High School, Robert Mcqueen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Damonte Ranch High School?
The graduation rate of Damonte Ranch High School is 86%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Damonte Ranch High School?
1,910 students attend Damonte Ranch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Damonte Ranch High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Damonte Ranch High School?
Damonte Ranch High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Damonte Ranch High School offer ?
Damonte Ranch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Damonte Ranch High School part of?
Damonte Ranch High School is part of Washoe County School District.
School Reviews
5 5/16/2011
DRHS is a quality school in spite of being located in Nevada and Washoe County whose taxpayers notoriously underpay in all vital areas including education. If you are moving to Nevada then this is a safe and functioning school with a history of graduating students who go onto college
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