Humboldt County School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 16 top public schools in Humboldt County School District, serving 3,399 students.
- Public school in Humboldt County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus Nevada public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus 48% Nevada statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
- The school with the highest math and reading proficiency is Albert M Lowry High School, with 73% math proficiency and 77% reading proficiency. Read more about public school math/reading proficiency statistics in Nevada or national school math/reading proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic) , which is less than the Nevada public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is less than the Nevada public school average of 20:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Humboldt County School District |
| School District Phone Number | (775)623-8100 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NV) |
| # of Schools | 16 Schools | 682 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,399 Students | 474,635 Students |
| # of Teachers | 182 Teachers | 23,819 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 |
District Comparison
- Humboldt County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 63% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NV) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 40% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 48% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90% | 80% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.70 |
| # of American Indian Students | 161 Students | 4,476 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 5% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 20 Students | 26,063 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 6% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,239 Students | 199,518 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 36% | 42% |
| # of Black Students | 14 Students | 50,796 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 11% |
| # of White Students | 1,893 Students | 157,662 Students |
| % White Students | 56% | 33% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 8 Students | 6,587 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 64 Students | 28,861 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 6% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 34 | 5,449 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 296 | 34,712 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 276 | 35,992 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 247 | 36,307 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 302 | 37,955 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 242 | 38,296 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 279 | 37,125 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 228 | 36,250 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 253 | 35,674 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 230 | 35,824 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 263 | 36,124 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 265 | 35,982 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 260 | 34,916 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 220 | 33,115 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 4 | 914 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,095 in this school district is less than the state average of $25,427. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,083 is less than the state average of $25,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NV) |
| Total Revenue | $35 MM | $35 MM |
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| Spending | $35 MM | $35 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,095 | $25,427 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,083 | $25,396 |
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Humboldt County School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | NV School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Winnemucca Albert M Lowry High School Math: 73% / Reading: 77% | Top 10%5375 Kluncy Canyon Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775)623-8130
Grades: 9-12 | 967 students
- Winnemucca Carter Seminary Special Education School310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775)623-8100
Grades: PK | n/a students
- Denio Denio Elementary School Math: <50% / Reading: <50% | Top 50%750 Juniper Lane
Denio, NV 89404
(775)941-0376
Grades: K-8 | 8 students
- Winnemucca French Ford Middle School Math: 31% / Reading: 37% | Bottom 50%5495 Palisade Drive
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775)623-8200
Grades: 5-6 | 467 students
- Winnemucca Grass Valley Elementary School Math: 40-44% / Reading: 35-39% | Bottom 50%6465 Grass Valley Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775)623-8150
Grades: PK-4 | 411 students
- Orovada Kings River Elementary School Math: ≥50% / Reading: ≥50% | Top 50%134 Kings River Road
Orovada, NV 89425
(775)859-0352
Grades: K-8 | 20 students
- Winnemucca Leighton Hall (dentention Center) Alternative School737 Fairgrounds Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775)623-6382
Grades: 5-12 | 1 students
- Mc Dermitt Mc Dermitt Elementary School Math: ≤10% / Reading: ≤10% | Bottom 50%100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(775)532-8761
Grades: K-5 | 80 students
- Mc Dermitt Mc Dermitt High School Math: ≥50% / Reading: ≥50% | Top 50%100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(775)532-8761
Grades: 9-12 | 44 students
- Mc Dermitt Mc Dermitt Junior High School Math: ≤20% / Reading: ≤20% | Bottom 50%100 Olavarria Street
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(775)532-8761
Grades: 6-8 | 19 students
- Orovada Orovada Elementary School Math: ≤20% / Reading: 21-39% | Bottom 50%Kings River Highway
Orovada, NV 89425
(775)272-3333
Grades: K-8 | 30 students
- Paradise Valley Paradise Valley Elementary School Math: ≤20% / Reading: 21-39% | Bottom 50%275 W. Bridge Street
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(775)578-3382
Grades: PK-8 | 36 students
- Winnemucca Prekindergarten Prog Special Education School310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775)623-8100
Grades: PK | n/a students
- Winnemucca Sonoma Heights Elementary School Math: 35-39% / Reading: 40-44% | Bottom 50%1500 Melarkey Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775)623-8165
Grades: PK-6 | 517 students
- Winnemucca Winnemucca Grammar School Math: 45-49% / Reading: 45-49% | Top 50%522 Lay Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775)623-8160
Grades: PK-4 | 351 students
- Winnemucca Winnemucca Junior High School Math: 28% / Reading: 37% | Bottom 50%451 Reinhart Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775)623-8120
Grades: 6-9 | 448 students
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