Enrollment
2,289
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Carson City, NV
Carson High School
Federal NCES profile for Carson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320039000280
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carson High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #14 of 14
- public schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carson High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carson High School ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Carson City, NV.
School address
District: Carson City School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320039000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carson High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carson High School
Carson High School is a large high school in Carson City, Nevada, enrolling 2,289 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,289 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Carson City School District spends $12,516 per pupil, 24% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 482 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,289 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Carson City's high schools, it stands alongside Carson Adult High School (68 students): Carson High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Carson City School District also operates Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students) and Carson Middle School (833 students) alongside Carson 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 Carson High School compares
Carson 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 53% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,289 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,289
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Nevada - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$12,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
273
in-school suspensions + 209 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
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.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carson City School District, which includes Carson High School.
$12,516
Per student
-24%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.9%
State 76.0%
Federal 13.1%
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 Carson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bordewich/Bray Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Al Seeliger Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Carson City
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 (~2,289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carson High School
How many students attend Carson High School?
Carson High School has 2,289 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carson City, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson High School is 22.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carson High School?
36.3% of students at Carson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carson High School?
Carson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Carson High School rank among public schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Carson High School ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Carson City, 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 Carson City on the city page.
Is Carson High School a good school?
Carson High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada. 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 Carson City School District?
Besides Carson High School, Carson City School District also operates Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students), Carson Middle School (833 students), and Fremont Elementary (553 students). See the Carson City School District district page for the complete list.
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