Enrollment
1,327
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320030000176
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nevada schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Fernley · Resource Index
- 15
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fernley High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fernley High School
Fernley High School is a large high school in Fernley, Nevada, enrolling 1,327 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Nevada schools and 24% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,327 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lyon County School District spends $11,928 per pupil, 28% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fernley's high schools, it stands alongside Lyon County Adult Education (32 students): Fernley High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Lyon County School District also operates Dayton High School (748 students) and Silverland Middle School (677 students) alongside Fernley 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 Fernley High School compares
Fernley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,928
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyon County School District, which includes Fernley High School.
$11,928
Per student
-28%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 74.1%
Federal 16.4%
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 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
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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.
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 (~1,327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 15/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Fernley High School a good school?
Fernley High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nevada schools. 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 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.
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