Earl Wooster High School, or Wooster High School, is a public secondary school in Reno, Nevada that is a part of the Washoe County School District. Its mascot is the Colt and the school colors are scarlet, white, and silver.
Serving 1,483 students in grades 9-12, Earl Wooster 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 8% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Earl Wooster High School's student population of 1,483 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Scarlet
School Rankings
Earl Wooster High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Earl Wooster High School is 0.46, 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
#583 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
72%
45%
Black
4%
12%
White
13%
27%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Colts
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earl Wooster High School's ranking?
Earl Wooster High School is ranked #583 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Earl Wooster High School often compared to?
Earl Wooster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Damonte Ranch High School, Robert Mcqueen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Earl Wooster High School?
The graduation rate of Earl Wooster High School is 81%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Earl Wooster High School?
1,483 students attend Earl Wooster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Earl Wooster High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Earl Wooster High School?
Earl Wooster High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Earl Wooster High School offer ?
Earl Wooster High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Earl Wooster High School part of?
Earl Wooster High School is part of Washoe County School District.
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