Enrollment
37
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcdermitt, NV
Mcdermitt High School
Federal NCES profile for Mcdermitt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320021000154
👥 S:T ratio 70
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdermitt High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mcdermitt · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdermitt High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdermitt High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mcdermitt, NV.
School address
District: Humboldt County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320021000154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcdermitt High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcdermitt High School
Mcdermitt High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Mcdermitt, Nevada, enrolling 37 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.4:1, Mcdermitt High School is leaner than roughly 96% of Nevada schools and 64% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Nevada schools, with 37 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 109 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 8 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 37 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students) and Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students) alongside Mcdermitt 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 Mcdermitt High School compares
Mcdermitt 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 64% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 30% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 4% in Nevada - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$14,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
White 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Mcdermitt High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humboldt County School District, which includes Mcdermitt High School.
$14,329
Per student
-13%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.0%
State 72.5%
Federal 21.5%
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 Mcdermitt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert M. Lowry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnemucca Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sonoma Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| French Ford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grass Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdermitt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~37 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcdermitt High School
How many students attend Mcdermitt High School?
Mcdermitt High School has 37 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcdermitt, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdermitt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdermitt High School is 7.4:1, which is 64% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 53% 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 Mcdermitt High School?
100.0% of students at Mcdermitt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdermitt High School?
The largest demographic group at Mcdermitt High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 89.2% of enrollment, in Mcdermitt, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdermitt High School?
Mcdermitt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Mcdermitt High School rank among public schools in Mcdermitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdermitt High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mcdermitt, 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 Mcdermitt on the city page.
Is Mcdermitt High School a good school?
Mcdermitt High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Humboldt County School District?
Besides Mcdermitt High School, Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students), Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students), and Sonoma Heights Elementary (468 students). See the Humboldt County School District district page for the complete list.
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