- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Reno, NV
Damonte Ranch High School
Federal NCES profile for Damonte Ranch High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000602
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Damonte Ranch High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #10 of 12
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Damonte Ranch High School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Damonte Ranch High School ranks #10 of 12 high schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-119 students YoY
Damonte Ranch High School shrank from 1,910 students in 2022-23 to 1,791 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 81.5 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-119 students YoY 320048000602 · Reno, NV High · MID · TRAD
1,738 enr · 21.5:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Damonte Ranch High School shrank from 1,910 students in 2022-23 to 1,791 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 81.5 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Damonte Ranch High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Valleys
North Valleys High School
2,307 students
- Spanish Spring
Spanish Springs High School
2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed
Edward C. Reed High School
2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug
Procter R. Hug High School
2,008 students
- Reno High Scho
Reno High School
1,741 students
- This school
Damonte Ranch High School
1,738 students
What this shows Damonte Ranch High School reports 1,738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Damonte Ranch High School compares
Damonte Ranch High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 65% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,738 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,738
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Nevada - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$10,869
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 6.4%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Damonte Ranch High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washoe County School District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Damonte Ranch High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Damonte Ranch High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Reno
3 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 (~1,738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Damonte Ranch High School
How many students attend Damonte Ranch High School?
Damonte Ranch High School has 1,738 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,910 (2022-23) → 1,791 (2023-24), down 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Damonte Ranch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Damonte Ranch High School is 21.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Damonte Ranch High School?
26.9% of students at Damonte Ranch High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Damonte Ranch High School?
The largest demographic group at Damonte Ranch High School is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Damonte Ranch High School?
Damonte Ranch High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Damonte Ranch High School rank among high schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Damonte Ranch High School ranks #10 of 12 high schools in Reno, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Reno on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Damonte Ranch High School, Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students), Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students), and Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.