Serving 29 students in grades 9-12, Mcdermitt High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcdermitt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcdermitt High School's student population of 29 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcdermitt High School is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
18:1
American Indian
93%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
4%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcdermitt High School?
The graduation rate of Mcdermitt High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mcdermitt High School?
29 students attend Mcdermitt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mcdermitt High School students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdermitt High School?
Mcdermitt High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mcdermitt High School offer ?
Mcdermitt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcdermitt High School part of?
Mcdermitt High School is part of Humboldt County School District.
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