- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winnemucca, NV
Albert M. Lowry High School
Federal NCES profile for Albert M. Lowry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320021000149
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert M. Lowry High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Winnemucca · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert M. Lowry High School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert M. Lowry High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Winnemucca, NV.
School address
District: Humboldt County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320021000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Albert M. Lowry High School held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 320021000149 · Winnemucca, NV High · MID · TRAD
951 enr · 21.1:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students)
Albert M. Lowry High School held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Albert M. Lowry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Albert M. Lowry High School
951 students
- Winnemucca Jun
Winnemucca Junior High School
481 students
- Sonoma Heights
Sonoma Heights Elementary
468 students
- French Ford Mi
French Ford Middle School
438 students
- Grass Valley E
Grass Valley Elementary
406 students
- Winnemucca Gra 305
Winnemucca Grammar School
305 students
What this shows Albert M. Lowry High School reports 951 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albert M. Lowry High School compares
Albert M. Lowry High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 59% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 951 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
951
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 67% in Nevada - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,283
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Albert M. Lowry High School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Humboldt County School District reports $14,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albert M. Lowry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnemucca Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sonoma Heights Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| French Ford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grass Valley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnemucca Grammar School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert M. Lowry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Winnemucca
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~951 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Albert M. Lowry High School
How many students attend Albert M. Lowry High School?
Albert M. Lowry High School has 951 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winnemucca, NV. CCD year-over-year: 947 (2022-23) → 989 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert M. Lowry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert M. Lowry High School is 21.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert M. Lowry High School?
31.8% of students at Albert M. Lowry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert M. Lowry High School?
The largest demographic group at Albert M. Lowry High School is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Winnemucca, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert M. Lowry High School?
Albert M. Lowry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albert M. Lowry High School rank among public schools in Winnemucca?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert M. Lowry High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Winnemucca, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winnemucca on the city page.
What other schools are in Humboldt County School District?
Besides Albert M. Lowry High School, Humboldt County School District also operates Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students), Sonoma Heights Elementary (468 students), and French Ford Middle School (438 students). See the Humboldt County School District district page for the complete list.