Enrollment
1,741
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Reno, NV
Reno High School
Federal NCES profile for Reno High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000239
👥 S:T ratio 3
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reno High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Nevada schools.
- #10 of 12
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Reno High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reno High School ranks #10 of 12 high schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reno High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reno High School
Reno High School is a large high school in Reno, Nevada, enrolling 1,741 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.6% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Nevada average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,741 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Reno's high schools, it stands alongside Nevada Connections Academy (1,054 students): Reno High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.2:1 vs 32.9:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students) alongside Reno 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 Reno High School compares
Reno 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 18% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 71% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,741 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,741
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Nevada - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$10,957
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 5.0%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Reno High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Reno 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 Reno High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Damonte Ranch High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reno 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
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 (~1,741 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Reno High School
How many students attend Reno High School?
Reno High School has 1,741 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reno, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reno High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reno High School is 24.2:1, which is 18% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reno High School?
22.6% of students at Reno High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reno High School?
The largest demographic group at Reno High School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reno High School?
Reno High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Reno High School rank among high schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Reno High School ranks #10 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 Reno High School a good school?
Reno High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 Washoe County School District?
Besides Reno 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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