Enrollment
754
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Nevada, MO
Nevada High
Federal NCES profile for Nevada High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292184001214
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nevada High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Nevada · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nevada High has class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Nevada, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nevada High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nevada High
Nevada High is a large high school in Nevada, Missouri, enrolling 754 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 91% of Missouri schools and 31% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.8% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 91% of state schools at 754 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Nevada R-V spends $10,008 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 169 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 754 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 78 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Nevada R-V also operates Truman Elem. (512 students) and Nevada Middle (511 students) alongside Nevada High.
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 Nevada High compares
Nevada High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 18% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Missouri - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$10,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 78 expulsions.
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 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Nevada High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nevada R-V, which includes Nevada High.
$10,008
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 35.2%
Federal 18.7%
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 Nevada High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nevada Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nevada High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~754 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nevada High
How many students attend Nevada High?
Nevada High has 754 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nevada, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada High is 16.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nevada High?
37.8% of students at Nevada High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nevada High?
The largest demographic group at Nevada High is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Nevada, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevada High?
Nevada High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nevada High rank among public schools in Nevada?
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Nevada, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nevada on the city page.
Is Nevada High a good school?
Nevada High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri 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 Nevada R-V?
Besides Nevada High, Nevada R-V also operates Truman Elem. (512 students), Nevada Middle (511 students), and Bryan Elem. (386 students). See the Nevada R-V district page for the complete list.
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