Serving 754 students in grades 9-12, Nevada High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nevada High's attendance zone covers the entire district in Nevada, MO, encompassing approximately 359.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 11.5 miles and the furthest edge located 17.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nevada High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Nevada High School's student population of 754 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
754 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Today...Leading Tomorrow...Together!
School Rankings
Nevada High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nevada High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
15%
White
89%
67%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nevada High School's ranking?
Nevada High School is ranked #1038 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nevada High School?
The graduation rate of Nevada High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Nevada High School?
754 students attend Nevada High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Nevada High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nevada High School?
Nevada High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nevada High School offer ?
Nevada High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nevada High School part of?
Nevada High School is part of Nevada R-V School District.
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