How do these schools compare?
| Metric | DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL | RENO HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SUN VALLEY, NV | RENO, NV |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 875 | 1,741 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.3:1 | 24.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.6% | 22.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL | RENO HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,973 | $14,973 |
| District | WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL | RENO HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.6% | 56.0% |
| African American | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75.0% | 27.2% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 7.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL | RENO HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 21 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 218.8:1 | 348.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.2% | 33.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 189 | 58 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.