Gerlach High School (Closed 2023)

Gerlach High School serves 41 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
41 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NV)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
18:1
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American Indian
7%
1%
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Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
17%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gerlach High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
White
76%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gerlach 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
2%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Gerlach High School and the public school average diversity score of 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gerlach High School?
41 students attend Gerlach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gerlach High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerlach High School?
Gerlach High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Gerlach High School offer ?
Gerlach High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gerlach High School part of?
Gerlach High School is part of Washoe County School District.

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