- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Reno, NV
Innovations High School
Federal NCES profile for Innovations High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000869
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovations High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Innovations High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovations High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Innovations High School held near 122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 320048000869 · Reno, NV High · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 11.5:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Innovations High School held near 122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Innovations 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 149
Innovations High School
149 students
What this shows Innovations High School reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Innovations High School compares
Innovations 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 44% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 8% in Nevada - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 5.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Innovations High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Innovations 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 Innovations 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
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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Innovations High School
How many students attend Innovations High School?
Innovations High School has 149 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovations High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovations High School is 11.5:1, which is 44% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 27% lower 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 Innovations High School?
96.9% of students at Innovations High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Innovations High School?
The largest demographic group at Innovations High School is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovations High School?
Innovations High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Innovations High School rank among high schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovations High School ranks #2 of 3 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 Innovations 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.