Enrollment
149
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000869
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Innovations High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Innovations High School
Innovations High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 149 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.5:1, Innovations High School is leaner than roughly 92% of Nevada schools and 44% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.9% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 149 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 68/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 149 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Reno's high schools, it stands alongside Nevada Connections Academy (1,054 students): Innovations High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 32.9:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Innovations 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 Innovations High School compares
Innovations 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,957
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Innovations High School.
$10,957
Per student
-33%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 68.2%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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 (~149 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Innovations High School a good school?
Innovations High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 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.
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