- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000546
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-130 students YoY
North Valleys High School shrank from 2,432 students in 2022-23 to 2,302 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 99.5 → 99.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-130 students YoY 320048000546 · Reno, NV High · LARGE · TRAD
2,307 enr · 23.3:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students)
North Valleys High School shrank from 2,432 students in 2022-23 to 2,302 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 99.5 → 99.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
North Valleys High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Valleys High School
2,307 students
- Spanish Spring
Spanish Springs High School
2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed
Edward C. Reed High School
2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug
Procter R. Hug High School
2,008 students
- Reno High Scho
Reno High School
1,741 students
- Damonte Ranch
Damonte Ranch High School
1,738 students
What this shows North Valleys High School reports 2,307 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Valleys High School compares
North Valleys High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,869
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
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.
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
District finance for Washoe County School District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,092
- 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.
Nationwide high 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.
Similar enrollment (~2,307 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,432 (2022-23) → 2,302 (2023-24), down 130.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.