Serving 365 students in grades 9-12, White Pine 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: White Pine High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Ely, NV, encompassing approximately 7,862 square miles. Families may find that typical travel times to the school range from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 79.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Pine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
White Pine High School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 850% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
White Pine 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 White Pine High School is 0.47, 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
#353 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 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)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Pine High School's ranking?
White Pine High School is ranked #353 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Pine High School?
The graduation rate of White Pine High School is 95%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend White Pine High School?
365 students attend White Pine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of White Pine High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Pine High School?
White Pine High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does White Pine High School offer ?
White Pine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Pine High School part of?
White Pine High School is part of White Pine County School District.
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