Humboldt County School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,571 students in Humboldt County School District. Humboldt County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nevada.
The top ranked public schools in Humboldt County School District are Kings River Elementary School, Mc Dermitt High School and Winnemucca Grammar School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Humboldt County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nevada public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Humboldt County School District |
| School District Phone Number | (775) 623-8100 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NV) |
| # of Schools | 15 Schools | 710 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,571 Students | 486,982 Students |
| # of Teachers | 196 Teachers | 23,745 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 |
District Comparison
Humboldt County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 21 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 67% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #16 out of 21 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 46% |
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Graduation Rate | 91% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.70 |
| # of American Indian Students | 153 Students | 4,508 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 4% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 21 Students | 27,183 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 6% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,314 Students | 210,121 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 37% | 43% |
| # of Black Students | 16 Students | 54,807 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 11% |
| # of White Students | 1,988 Students | 159,409 Students |
| % White Students | 56% | 32% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 7 Students | 6,957 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 83 Students | 30,626 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 6% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 146 | 8,908 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 279 | 35,335 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 295 | 36,515 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 282 | 36,521 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 262 | 37,104 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 301 | 38,734 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 245 | 39,117 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 276 | 37,996 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 232 | 37,184 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 258 | 36,420 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 232 | 36,474 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 267 | 36,574 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 252 | 35,595 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 242 | 33,644 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 2 | 861 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,021 is higher than the state median of $9,878. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,553 is less than the state median of $12,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NV) |
| Total Revenue | $39 MM | $19 MM |
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| Spending | $45 MM | $25 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,021 | $9,878 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,553 | $12,692 |
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Humboldt County School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Kings River Elementary School Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%134 Kings River RoadRank:8/Top 30%10
Orovada, NV 89425
(775) 859-0352
Grades: PK-8 | 17 students
- Rank: #22.Mc Dermitt High School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%100 Olavarria StreetRank:8/Top 30%10
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(775) 532-8761
Grades: 9-12 | 42 students
- Rank: #33.Winnemucca Grammar School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%522 Lay StreetRank:7/Top 50%10
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8160
Grades: PK-4 | 363 students
- Rank: #44.Sonoma Heights Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%1500 Melarkey StreetRank:6/Top 50%10
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8165
Grades: PK-6 | 523 students
- Rank: #5-65.-6.Orovada Elementary School Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Kings River HighwayRank:6/Top 50%10
Orovada, NV 89425
(775) 272-3333
Grades: PK-8 | 32 students
- Rank: #5-65.-6.Paradise Valley Elementary School Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%275 W. Bridge StreetRank:6/Top 50%10
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(775) 578-3382
Grades: PK-8 | 41 students
- Rank: #77.French Ford Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 40%5495 Palisade DriveRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8200
Grades: 5-6 | 478 students
- Rank: #88.Grass Valley Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%6465 Grass Valley RoadRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8150
Grades: PK-4 | 563 students
- Rank: #99.451 Reinhart Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8120
Grades: 5-9 | 464 students
- Rank: #1010.Albert M Lowry High School Math: 16% | Reading: 42%5375 Kluncy Canyon RoadRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8130
Grades: 9-12 | 951 students
- Rank: #11-1211.- 12.Mc Dermitt Elementary School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%100 Olavarria StreetRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(775) 532-8761
Grades: PK-5 | 70 students
- Rank: #11-1211.- 12.Mc Dermitt Junior High School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%100 Olavarria StreetRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Mc Dermitt, NV 89421
(775) 532-8761
Grades: 6-8 | 19 students
- Rank: #13-1513.- 15.750 Juniper Lane
Denio, NV 89404
(775) 941-0376
Grades: PK-8 | 6 students
- Rank: #13-1513.- 15.Humboldt Adult Program Alternative School705 E 4th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-8100
Grades: AE | n/a student
- Rank: #13-1513.- 15.Leighton Hall (dentention Center) Alternative School737 Fairgrounds Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 623-6382
Grades: 5-12 | 2 students
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