- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gardnerville, NV
Jacobsen High School
Federal NCES profile for Jacobsen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320009000348
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacobsen High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Gardnerville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 24
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Jacobsen High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Gardnerville, NV.
School address
District: Douglas County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320009000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Jacobsen High School grew from 20 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 320009000348 · Gardnerville, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 40.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (1,510 students)
Jacobsen High School grew from 20 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Jacobsen High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
1,510 students
- Carson Valley 591
Carson Valley Middle School
591 students
- Pau Wa Lu Midd 460
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
460 students
- Minden Element 371
Minden Elementary School
371 students
- Jacks Valley E 364
Jacks Valley Elementary School
364 students
- This school 24
Jacobsen High School
24 students
What this shows Jacobsen High School reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacobsen High School compares
Jacobsen High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 48% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$12,089
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 29.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.3%
African American 4.2%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Jacobsen High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Douglas County School District reports $12,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jacobsen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Carson Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Pau Wa Lu Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Minden Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Jacks Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jacobsen High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Gardnerville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Jacobsen High School
How many students attend Jacobsen High School?
Jacobsen High School has 24 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Gardnerville, NV. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 22 (2023-24), up 2.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jacobsen High School?
40.0% of students at Jacobsen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacobsen High School?
The largest demographic group at Jacobsen High School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Gardnerville, 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 Jacobsen High School?
Jacobsen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jacobsen High School rank among schools in Gardnerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacobsen High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Gardnerville, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gardnerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District?
Besides Jacobsen High School, Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students), Carson Valley Middle School (591 students), and Pau Wa Lu Middle School (460 students). See the Douglas County School District district page for the complete list.