Owyhee High School (Closed 2005)

Owyhee High School serves 128 students in grades 7-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
128 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NV)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
18:1
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American Indian
94%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Owyhee High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Owyhee High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 1996-97 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Owyhee High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
White
4%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Owyhee High School and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2003-04 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.
0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
79%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Owyhee High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Owyhee High School?
128 students attend Owyhee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Owyhee High School students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owyhee High School?
Owyhee High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Owyhee High School offer ?
Owyhee High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Owyhee High School part of?
Owyhee High School is part of Elko County School District.

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