- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Reno, NV
Robert Mcqueen High School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Mcqueen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000323
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Mcqueen High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Nevada schools.
- #9 of 12
- high schools in Reno · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Mcqueen High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Mcqueen High School ranks #9 of 12 high schools in Reno, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Robert Mcqueen High School grew from 1,643 students in 2022-23 to 1,737 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 320048000323 · Reno, NV High · MID · TRAD
1,727 enr · 26.2:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Robert Mcqueen High School grew from 1,643 students in 2022-23 to 1,737 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Robert Mcqueen 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
- Reno High Scho
Reno High School
1,741 students
- This school
Robert Mcqueen High School
1,727 students
What this shows Robert Mcqueen High School reports 1,727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Mcqueen High School compares
Robert Mcqueen High School is a growing 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 28% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 70% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,727 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,727
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in Nevada - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.0%
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 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 5.9%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Robert Mcqueen High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Robert Mcqueen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Mcqueen 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
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- 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 (~1,727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Mcqueen High School
How many students attend Robert Mcqueen High School?
Robert Mcqueen High School has 1,727 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reno, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,643 (2022-23) → 1,737 (2023-24), up 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Mcqueen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Mcqueen High School is 26.2:1, which is 28% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Mcqueen High School?
22.8% of students at Robert Mcqueen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Mcqueen High School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Mcqueen High School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Reno, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Mcqueen High School?
Robert Mcqueen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Robert Mcqueen High School rank among high schools in Reno?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Mcqueen High School ranks #9 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 Robert Mcqueen 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.