Gerlach High School (Closed 2023)

Gerlach High School serves 41 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NV)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
19:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
17%
45%
Black
n/a
12%
White
76%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gerlach High School?
41 students attend Gerlach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gerlach High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerlach High School?
Gerlach High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Gerlach High School offer ?
Gerlach High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gerlach High School part of?
Gerlach High School is part of Washoe County School District.

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