Spanish Springs High School

1065 Eagle Canyon Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,060 students in grades 9-12, Spanish Springs High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,060 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Spanish Springs High School's student population of 2,060 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,060 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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School Rankings

Spanish Springs High School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spanish Springs High School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (NV)
#274 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
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22%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spanish Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spanish Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Spanish Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
19:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
3%
6%
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Hispanic
27%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Spanish Springs High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
12%
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White
58%
27%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
8%
8%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Spanish Springs High School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Spanish Springs High School and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
80%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Spanish Springs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in 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

What is Spanish Springs High School's ranking?
Spanish Springs High School is ranked #274 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Spanish Springs High School often compared to?
Spanish Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sparks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spanish Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Spanish Springs High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Spanish Springs High School?
2,060 students attend Spanish Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Spanish Springs High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spanish Springs High School?
Spanish Springs High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Spanish Springs High School offer ?
Spanish Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spanish Springs High School part of?
Spanish Springs High School is part of Washoe County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,060 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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