McDermitt Combined School or McDermitt Combined Schools is a K-12 school in McDermitt, on the boundary of Nevada and Oregon, in the United States. The school is a part of Humboldt County School District of Nevada. The school's attendance boundary includes sections of Humboldt County, Nevada.
Serving 37 students in grades 9-12, Mcdermitt High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in NV)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Mc Dermitt High School serves the northeast part of its school district in Mc Dermitt, NV, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1,103 square miles. Families within this area typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 45.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcdermitt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mcdermitt High School's student population of 37 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Believe, Achieve, Succeed
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcdermitt High School is 0.21, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
89%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.4%
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 (21-22)
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcdermitt High School?
The graduation rate of Mcdermitt High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mcdermitt High School?
37 students attend Mcdermitt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mcdermitt High School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdermitt High School?
Mcdermitt High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcdermitt High School offer ?
Mcdermitt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdermitt High School part of?
Mcdermitt High School is part of Humboldt School District.
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