Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Wells High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wells High School serves the southeast part of Wells, NV, encompassing an area of approximately 2,669 square miles. Families typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with some living as far as 70.6 miles away from the zone's furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wells High School's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Year Founded
1914
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wells High School is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
32%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
1%
12%
White
58%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Leopard
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wells High School?
The graduation rate of Wells High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Wells High School?
100 students attend Wells High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wells High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wells High School?
Wells High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wells High School offer ?
Wells High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wells High School part of?
Wells High School is part of Elko School District.
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