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West Wendover High School vs. Owyhee High School

Should you attend West Wendover High School or Owyhee 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
West Wendover High School
2055 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Owyhee High School
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

West Wendover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Owyhee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 310 students in grades 9-12, West Wendover High School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 89 students in grades 9-12, Owyhee 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 ≤20% (which is lower 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 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
310 students
89 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Wendover 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 Owyhee High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Wendover High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Owyhee High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Wendover 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 Owyhee High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Wendover High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elko 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 Owyhee High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elko 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

#664 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
#324 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Wendover High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Owyhee High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Wendover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elko 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 Owyhee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elko School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Wendover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elko 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 Owyhee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elko School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Wendover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elko 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 Owyhee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elko School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in NV)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Wendover High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Elko 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 Owyhee High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Elko 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 West Wendover High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Owyhee High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
76
20
Grade 10 Students
81
26
Grade 11 Students
76
20
Grade 12 Students
77
23

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Wendover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elko 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 Owyhee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elko School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Wendover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elko School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Owyhee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elko School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
79%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Wendover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elko 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 Owyhee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elko School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Wendover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elko School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% White
18%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Wendover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elko 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 Owyhee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elko 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
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Owyhee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elko School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.35
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Wendover High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elko 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 Owyhee High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elko 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
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Wendover High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elko 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 Owyhee High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elko 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
3%
4%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Wendover High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elko 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 Owyhee High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elko School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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