Serving 909 students in grades 9-12, Spring Creek High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 909 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Spring Creek High School's student population of 909 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 333% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
909 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spring Creek High School ranks within the top 30% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Creek High School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 692 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
14%
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
81%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Creek High School's ranking?
Spring Creek High School is ranked #194 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Spring Creek High School often compared to?
Spring Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elko High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Spring Creek High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Spring Creek High School?
909 students attend Spring Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Spring Creek High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Creek High School?
Spring Creek High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Spring Creek High School offer ?
Spring Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spring Creek High School part of?
Spring Creek High School is part of Elko County School District.
School Reviews
3 11/1/2021
Great schooling, amazing kids. The only thing that is a downside is that the teachers often make it a point that students are having a hard time and don't fix it. Kids often work together and help where the teachers won't making it a great school, 4.5/5 rating by far!
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