- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fernley, NV
Fernley High School
Federal NCES profile for Fernley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320030000176
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fernley High School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nevada schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Fernley · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fernley High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fernley High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Fernley, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Fernley High School held near 1,321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 320030000176 · Fernley, NV High · MID · TRAD
1,327 enr · 25.5:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Dayton High School (748 students)
Fernley High School held near 1,321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Fernley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fernley High School
1,327 students
- Dayton High Sc
Dayton High School
748 students
- Silverland Mid
Silverland Middle School
677 students
- Fernley Interm
Fernley Intermediate School
658 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
572 students
- East Valley El 518
East Valley Elementary School
518 students
What this shows Fernley High School reports 1,327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fernley High School compares
Fernley 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 61% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,327 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,327
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 86% in Nevada - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$11,944
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
213
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Fernley High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Lyon County School District reports $11,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fernley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silverland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fernley Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fernley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar high schools in Fernley
1 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 (~1,327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fernley High School
How many students attend Fernley High School?
Fernley High School has 1,327 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fernley, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,308 (2022-23) → 1,321 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernley High School is 25.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fernley High School?
30.2% of students at Fernley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fernley High School?
The largest demographic group at Fernley High School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Fernley, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fernley High School?
Fernley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Fernley High School rank among public schools in Fernley?
By Resource Investment Index, Fernley High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Fernley, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fernley on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyon County School District?
Besides Fernley High School, Lyon County School District also operates Dayton High School (748 students), Silverland Middle School (677 students), and Fernley Intermediate School (658 students). See the Lyon County School District district page for the complete list.