- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000208
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #7 of 12
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Earl Wooster High School held near 1,483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 320048000208 · Reno, NV High · MID · TRAD
1,338 enr · 18.6:1 · 94.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Earl Wooster High School held near 1,483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Earl Wooster 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
Earl Wooster High School
1,338 students
What this shows Earl Wooster High School reports 1,338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earl Wooster High School compares
Earl Wooster 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,869
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 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.
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
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 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
- 2,131
- 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 (~1,338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,509 (2022-23) → 1,483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
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 36/100 (typical 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 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.
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.