Enrollment
87
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Owyhee, NV
Owyhee High School
Federal NCES profile for Owyhee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320012000610
👥 S:T ratio 71
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owyhee High School earns 33/100 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 Owyhee · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Owyhee High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owyhee High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Owyhee, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
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 Owyhee High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owyhee High School
Owyhee High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Owyhee, Nevada, enrolling 87 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.3:1, Owyhee 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.
Enrollment of 87 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elko County School District spends $13,008 per pupil, 21% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 30 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 87 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students) and Spring Creek High School (880 students) alongside Owyhee 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 Owyhee High School compares
Owyhee 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 64% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 30% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
87
Bigger than 9% 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
7.3:1
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
70.1%
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
$13,008
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.5 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 94.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Owyhee High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Owyhee High School.
$13,008
Per student
-21%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 12.9%
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 Owyhee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owyhee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~87 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Owyhee High School
How many students attend Owyhee High School?
Owyhee High School has 87 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owyhee, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owyhee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owyhee High School is 7.3:1, which is 64% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 54% 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 Owyhee High School?
100.0% of students at Owyhee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owyhee High School?
The largest demographic group at Owyhee High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 94.3% of enrollment, in Owyhee, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owyhee High School?
Owyhee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Owyhee High School rank among public schools in Owyhee?
By Resource Investment Index, Owyhee High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Owyhee, 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 Owyhee on the city page.
Is Owyhee High School a good school?
Owyhee High School earns 33/100 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 Elko County School District?
Besides Owyhee High School, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek High School (880 students), and Spring Creek Middle School (708 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.
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