Spring Creek High School is a public secondary school in Spring Creek, Nevada, in the United States. Part of the Elko County School District, its mascot is the Spartan and the school's colors are purple, silver, and black. This school has a mascot and is always a senior.
Serving 897 students in grades 9-12, Spring Creek High School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 897 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Spring Creek High School's student population of 897 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 322% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
897 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1993
Colors
Black, Purple, Silver
School Rankings
Spring Creek High School ranks within the top 30% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Creek High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 692 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
14%
45%
Black
1%
12%
White
80%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Creek High School's ranking?
Spring Creek High School is ranked #194 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Spring Creek High School often compared to?
Spring Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elko High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Spring Creek High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Spring Creek High School?
897 students attend Spring Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Spring Creek High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Creek High School?
Spring Creek High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Spring Creek High School offer ?
Spring Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Creek High School part of?
Spring Creek High School is part of Elko School District.
School Reviews
3 11/1/2021
Great schooling, amazing kids. The only thing that is a downside is that the teachers often make it a point that students are having a hard time and don't fix it. Kids often work together and help where the teachers won't making it a great school, 4.5/5 rating by far!
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