- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320039000280
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Carson High School held near 2,275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.5 → 103.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 320039000280 · Carson City, NV High · LARGE · TRAD
2,289 enr · 22.9:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students)
Carson High School held near 2,275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.5 → 103.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Carson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carson High School
2,289 students
- Eagle Valley M 854
Eagle Valley Middle School
854 students
- Carson Middle 833
Carson Middle School
833 students
- Fremont Elemen 553
Fremont Elementary
553 students
- Bordewich/Bray 539
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
539 students
- Al Seeliger El 527
Al Seeliger Elementary
527 students
What this shows Carson High School reports 2,289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carson High School compares
Carson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carson City School District reports $12,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~2,289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,289 (2022-23) → 2,275 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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 28/100 (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 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.
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.