- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000239
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Nevada schools.
- #10 of 12
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Reno High School held near 1,770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 320048000239 · Reno, NV High · MID · TRAD
1,741 enr · 24.2:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Reno High School held near 1,770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Reno High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Valleys
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
- This school
Reno High School
1,741 students
- Damonte Ranch
Damonte Ranch High School
1,738 students
What this shows Reno High School reports 1,741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reno High School compares
Reno High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,869
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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,131
- 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.
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 (~1,741 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,796 (2022-23) → 1,770 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.