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Washoe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public high schools serving 21,563 students in Washoe County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Nevada.
Public High Schools in Washoe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Public High School in Washoe County School District have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
115 Schools
177 Schools
# Students
64,653 Students
171,968 Students
# Teachers
3,105 Teachers
6,991 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Washoe County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
26%
Graduation Rate
84%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
763 Students
1,431 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,805 Students
10,618 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
27,727 Students
78,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
44%
# Black Students
1,783 Students
21,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
27,013 Students
50,068 Students
% White Students
41%
28%
# Hawaiian Students
957 Students
2,838 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
2%
# Two or more races Students
4,128 Students
11,901 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
853
11
# Students in K Grade:
4,378
1,129
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,904
1,227
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,737
1,222
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,893
1,257
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,900
1,242
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,880
1,294
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,623
3,338
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,797
3,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,829
4,198
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,402
39,321
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,455
39,843
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,083
37,641
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,833
35,388
# Ungraded Students:
86
1,123
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,546 is higher than the state median of $11,955. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,128 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$811 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$913 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,546
$11,955
Spending / Student
$14,128
$12,116
Best Washoe County School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tmcc Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7660
Grades: 10-12
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Reno High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,796 students
Rank: #33.
Coral Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6275 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 829-4601
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Galena High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Butch Cassidy Way
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5630
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,254 students
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 327-3920
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #66.
Damonte Ranch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5656
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 851-5656
Grades: 9-12
| 1,910 students
Rank: #77.
Robert Mcqueen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6055 Lancer Street
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-5880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,643 students
Rank: #88.
Gerlach K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 E. Sunset Blvd
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Gerlach, NV 89412
(775) 557-2326
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #99.
Edward C. Reed High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1350 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5700
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,144 students
Rank: #1010.
North Star Online School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5450 Riggins Courst Ste. #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900
Grades: K-12
| 656 students
Rank: #1111.
Spanish Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1065 Eagle Canyon Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7733
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7733
Grades: 9-12
| 2,057 students
Rank: #1212.
Incline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
499 Village Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4260
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4260
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #1313.
Encompass Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Foster Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 322-5566
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #1414.
Earl Wooster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1331 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 321-3160
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 321-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Marvin Picollo Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Foothill Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-5650
Grades: PK-12
| 85 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Turning Point
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 337-7560
Grades: 1-12
| 26 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Washoe Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Corporate Blvd
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-3181
Grades: 6-12
| 148 students
Rank: #1818.
Sierra Nevada Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13880 Stead Blvd
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-4500
Grades: K-11
| 334 students
Rank: #1919.
Academy For Career Education
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Vassar St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-3900
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #2020.
North Valleys High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1470 East Golden Valley Road
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5499
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5499
Grades: 9-12
| 2,432 students
Rank: #2121.
Procter R. Hug High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Sullivan Lane
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 333-5300
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 333-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,331 students
Rank: #2222.
Innovations High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
777 West Second Street
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-5150
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 333-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #2323.
Sparks High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 15th St
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5550
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
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