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 880 students in grades 9-12, Spring Creek 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). 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 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Creek High serves the southern part of its school district in Spring Creek, NV, covering an extensive area of approximately 1280 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 38.8 miles.
- 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 880 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
880 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spring Creek High School ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Creek High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#264 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.9%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Purple, Silver
School Mascot
Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Creek High School's ranking?
Spring Creek High School is ranked #264 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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 81.4%.
How many students attend Spring Creek High School?
880 students attend Spring Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Spring Creek High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Creek High School?
Spring Creek High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
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 10/10/2025
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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