White Pine High School

1800 Bobcat Drive
Ely, NV 89301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 379 students in grades 9-12, White Pine High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 379 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

White Pine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

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Attribute

School Overview

White Pine High School's student population of 379 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 87% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
379 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

White Pine High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Pine High School is 0.51, 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)
#409 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
28%
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40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of White Pine 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.
20-24%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
20%
44%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
67%
28%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of White Pine High School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of White Pine 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
97%
79%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in White Pine 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Pine High School's ranking?
White Pine High School is ranked #409 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Pine High School?
The graduation rate of White Pine High School is 95%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend White Pine High School?
379 students attend White Pine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of White Pine High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does White Pine High School offer ?
White Pine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is White Pine High School part of?
White Pine High School is part of White Pine County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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