Enrollment
951
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320021000149
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Winnemucca · Resource Index
- 16
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert M. Lowry High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albert M. Lowry High School
Albert M. Lowry High School is a mid-sized high school in Winnemucca, Nevada, enrolling 951 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 951 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #38, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Winnemucca's high schools, it stands alongside Humboldt Adult Education Program (18 students): Albert M. Lowry High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Humboldt County School District also operates Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students) and Sonoma Heights Elementary (468 students) alongside Albert M. Lowry High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albert M. Lowry High School compares
Albert M. Lowry High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humboldt County School District, which includes Albert M. Lowry High School.
$14,329
Per student
-13%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.0%
State 72.5%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~951 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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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.
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 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Albert M. Lowry High School a good school?
Albert M. Lowry High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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