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Spanish Springs High School vs. Edward C. Reed High School

Should you attend Spanish Springs High School or Edward C. Reed High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Spanish Springs High School
1065 Eagle Canyon Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Edward C. Reed High School
1350 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Edward C. Reed High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,060 students in grades 9-12, Spanish Springs High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,119 students in grades 9-12, Edward C. Reed High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,060 students
2,119 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spanish Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edward C. Reed High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spanish Springs High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edward C. Reed High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
82 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spanish Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edward C. Reed High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spanish Springs High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washoe County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edward C. Reed High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washoe County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#274 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
#230 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spanish Springs High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edward C. Reed High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(22-23 School Year Data)
14%
(Top 50% in NV)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanish Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward C. Reed High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in NV)
56%
(Top 20% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanish Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward C. Reed High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Top 50% in NV)
27%
(Top 50% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spanish Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward C. Reed High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(22-23 School Year Data)
86%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Spanish Springs High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Edward C. Reed High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spanish Springs High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Edward C. Reed High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
539
537
Grade 10 Students
536
550
Grade 11 Students
510
530
Grade 12 Students
468
500
Ungraded Students
7
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Spanish Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Edward C. Reed High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spanish Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edward C. Reed High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spanish Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edward C. Reed High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spanish Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edward C. Reed High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spanish Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edward C. Reed High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Spanish Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Edward C. Reed High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spanish Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edward C. Reed High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spanish Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edward C. Reed High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spanish Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edward C. Reed High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spanish Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edward C. Reed High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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