Serving 106 students in grades 9-12, Carlin 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carlin High School serves the southwest part of Carlin, NV, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 674.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 38.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlin High School's student population of 106 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Carlin 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 Carlin High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #482 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlin High School?
The graduation rate of Carlin High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Carlin High School?
106 students attend Carlin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Carlin High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carlin High School?
Carlin High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carlin High School offer ?
Carlin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carlin High School part of?
Carlin High School is part of Elko School District.
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