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 1,338 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 19:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Earl Wooster High School serves the southern part of Reno, NV, covering an area of approximately 25 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the school's edge, reaching up to 5.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Earl Wooster High School's student population of 1,338 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,338 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)75.1%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Scarlet
School Mascot
Colts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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 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 81.4%.
How many students attend Earl Wooster High School?
1,338 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, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 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 19:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
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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