Serving 1,327 students in grades 9-12, Fernley 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 12% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: 1,327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fernley High School's student population of 1,327 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,327 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student… Every Classroom… Every Day
School Rankings
Fernley 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 Fernley High School is 0.62, 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
#471 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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
88%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
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)
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-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 Fernley High School's ranking?
Fernley High School is ranked #471 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Fernley High School often compared to?
Fernley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Stage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fernley High School?
The graduation rate of Fernley High School is 88%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Fernley High School?
1,327 students attend Fernley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fernley High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fernley High School?
Fernley High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fernley High School offer ?
Fernley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fernley High School part of?
Fernley High School is part of Lyon School District.
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