Enrollment
2,307
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Reno, NV
North Valleys High School
Federal NCES profile for North Valleys High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000546
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Valleys High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #6 of 12
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Valleys High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Valleys High School ranks #6 of 12 high schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Valleys High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Valleys High School
North Valleys High School is a large high school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 2,307 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,307 students.
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 led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (34%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Washoe County School District spends $10,957 per pupil, 33% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Reno's high schools, it stands alongside Nevada Connections Academy (1,054 students): North Valleys High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.3:1 vs 32.9:1).
Washoe County School District also operates Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) and Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students) alongside North Valleys 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 North Valleys High School compares
North Valleys 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 56% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,307 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,307
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Nevada - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 266 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
White 33.7%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, North Valleys High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes North Valleys 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 North Valleys High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Springs High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Damonte Ranch High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Valleys High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,738
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Reno
3 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 (~2,307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Valleys High School
How many students attend North Valleys High School?
North Valleys High School has 2,307 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Valleys High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Valleys High School is 23.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Valleys High School?
33.9% of students at North Valleys High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Valleys High School?
The largest demographic group at North Valleys High School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Valleys High School?
North Valleys High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Valleys High School rank among high schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, North Valleys High School ranks #6 of 12 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 North Valleys High School a good school?
North Valleys High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada. 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 North Valleys High School, Washoe County School District also operates Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students), Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students), and Procter R. Hug High School (2,008 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.
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