Enrollment
24
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-48% vs state
What stands out at Jacobsen High School
Jacobsen High School is a small combined-grade school in Gardnerville, Nevada, enrolling 24 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Nevada schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (29%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 120 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Douglas County School District spends $12,077 per pupil, 27% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Gardnerville's public schools, it stands alongside C. C. Meneley Elementary School (363 students): Jacobsen High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students) and Carson Valley Middle School (591 students) alongside Jacobsen 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 Jacobsen High School compares
Jacobsen High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,077
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District, which includes Jacobsen High School.
$12,077
Per student
-27%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 80.9%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jacobsen High School a good school?
Jacobsen High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
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