Carlin High School

552 8th Street
Carlin, NV 89822
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 86 students in grades 9-12, Carlin High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Carlin High School's student population of 86 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
86 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Carlin High School ranks within the top 20% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlin High School is 0.40, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NV)
#113 out of 684 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
26%
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<50%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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16:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
20%
44%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
75%
29%
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Hawaiian
2%
2%
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Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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60-79%
80%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
70%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carlin High School's ranking?
Carlin High School is ranked #113 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Carlin High School often compared to?
Carlin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Wendover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlin High School?
The graduation rate of Carlin High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 80%.
How many students attend Carlin High School?
86 students attend Carlin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Carlin High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Carlin High School offer ?
Carlin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carlin High School part of?
Carlin High School is part of Elko County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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