Elko High School is a public secondary school in Elko, Nevada, in the United States. It is part of the Elko County School District. The school's mascot is the Indian and its colors are maroon and white. Its marching band, the Elko High School Marching Band, is known as the "Pride of Nevada."
Serving 1,407 students in grades 9-12, Elko 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 17% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 1,407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elko High School serves the west part of Elko, NV, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 4,911.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 66.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 89.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elko High School's student population of 1,407 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,407 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1895
School Rankings
Elko 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 Elko High School is 0.59, 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
#441 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
The Indian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elko High School's ranking?
Elko High School is ranked #441 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Elko High School often compared to?
Elko High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elko High School?
The graduation rate of Elko High School is 85%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Elko High School?
1,407 students attend Elko High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Elko High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elko High School?
Elko High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elko High School offer ?
Elko High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elko High School part of?
Elko High School is part of Elko School District.
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