Serving 93 students in grades 9-12, Tonopah 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tonopah High School's student population of 93 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Tonopah High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonopah High School is 0.44, 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
#557 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
20%
46%
Black
2%
12%
White
72%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.4%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonopah High School's ranking?
Tonopah High School is ranked #557 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tonopah High School?
The graduation rate of Tonopah High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Tonopah High School?
93 students attend Tonopah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Tonopah High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tonopah High School?
Tonopah High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tonopah High School offer ?
Tonopah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonopah High School part of?
Tonopah High School is part of Nye School District.
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