Enrollment
2,008
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sparks, NV
Procter R. Hug High School
Federal NCES profile for Procter R. Hug 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 320048000238
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Procter R. Hug High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Procter R. Hug High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Procter R. Hug High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Procter R. Hug High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Procter R. Hug High School
Procter R. Hug High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Sparks, Nevada, enrolling 2,008 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.6% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 95% of state schools at 2,008 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 57 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 (77%) and White (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 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.
Discipline events run high: 721 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,008 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Sparks's high schools, it stands alongside Alpine Academy High School (224 students): Procter R. Hug High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.3:1 vs 32:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Procter R. Hug 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 Procter R. Hug High School compares
Procter R. Hug 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,008 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,008
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Nevada - lower ratio than 27% 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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
343
in-school suspensions + 378 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 76.6%
White 11.2%
African American 3.3%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Procter R. Hug High School is less 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 Procter R. Hug 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 Procter R. Hug High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Damonte Ranch High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Procter R. Hug High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
- 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 Sparks
1 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 (~2,008 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Procter R. Hug High School
How many students attend Procter R. Hug High School?
Procter R. Hug High School has 2,008 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sparks, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Procter R. Hug High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Procter R. Hug High School is 22.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Procter R. Hug High School?
96.6% of students at Procter R. Hug High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Procter R. Hug High School?
The largest demographic group at Procter R. Hug High School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Procter R. Hug High School?
Procter R. Hug 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 Procter R. Hug High School rank among public schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Procter R. Hug High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sparks, 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 Sparks on the city page.
Is Procter R. Hug High School a good school?
Procter R. Hug High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Procter R. Hug High School, Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students), Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students), and Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.
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