How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fernley High School | Smith Valley Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fernley, NV | Smith, NV |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,327 | 178 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.2:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.2% | 14.8% |
| 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 | Fernley High School | Smith Valley Schools |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,300 | $13,300 |
| District | LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fernley High School | Smith Valley Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.8% | 81.5% |
| African American | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.3% | 17.4% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 1.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fernley High School | Smith Valley Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 442.3:1 | 178:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.2% | 57.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 213 | 1 |
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.