Enrollment
1,338
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Reno, NV
Earl Wooster High School
Federal NCES profile for Earl Wooster 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 320048000208
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl Wooster High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #7 of 12
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 94.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Earl Wooster High School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Wooster High School ranks #7 of 12 high schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Earl Wooster High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Earl Wooster High School
Earl Wooster High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 1,338 students.
At 18.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 94.2% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,338 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Reno's high schools, it stands alongside Nevada Connections Academy (1,054 students): Earl Wooster High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.6:1 vs 32.9:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Earl Wooster 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 Earl Wooster High School compares
Earl Wooster 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 | 18.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.2% | ▲ 23% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,338 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,338
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 53% in Nevada - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.6%
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
$10,957
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
White 12.8%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Earl Wooster High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Earl Wooster High School.
$10,957
Per student
-33%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 68.2%
Federal 12.0%
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 Earl Wooster High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl Wooster High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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 (~1,338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Earl Wooster High School
How many students attend Earl Wooster High School?
Earl Wooster High School has 1,338 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl Wooster High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl Wooster High School is 18.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Earl Wooster High School?
94.2% of students at Earl Wooster High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl Wooster High School?
The largest demographic group at Earl Wooster High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Reno, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl Wooster High School?
Earl Wooster 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 Earl Wooster High School rank among high schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Wooster High School ranks #7 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.
Is Earl Wooster High School a good school?
Earl Wooster High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 Washoe County School District?
Besides Earl Wooster 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.
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