- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sparks, NV
Edward C. Reed High School
Federal NCES profile for Edward C. Reed High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000210
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward C. Reed High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward C. Reed High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward C. Reed High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Edward C. Reed High School held near 2,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.8 → 82.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 320048000210 · Sparks, NV High · LARGE · TRAD
2,092 enr · 24.6:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Edward C. Reed High School held near 2,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.8 → 82.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Edward C. Reed 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
- This school
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
- Damonte Ranch
Damonte Ranch High School
1,738 students
What this shows Edward C. Reed High School reports 2,092 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward C. Reed High School compares
Edward C. Reed 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 68% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,092 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,092
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 81% in Nevada - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.0%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
172
in-school suspensions + 327 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
White 38.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 4.8%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Edward C. Reed High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Edward C. Reed High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Damonte Ranch High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward C. Reed 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
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,738
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Sparks
2 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 (~2,092 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Edward C. Reed High School
How many students attend Edward C. Reed High School?
Edward C. Reed High School has 2,092 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 2,144 (2022-23) → 2,119 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward C. Reed High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward C. Reed High School is 24.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward C. Reed High School?
24.9% of students at Edward C. Reed High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward C. Reed High School?
The largest demographic group at Edward C. Reed High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward C. Reed High School?
Edward C. Reed High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Edward C. Reed High School rank among high schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward C. Reed High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Sparks, 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 Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Edward C. Reed High School, Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students), Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students), and Procter R. Hug High School (2,008 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.