- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sparks, NV
Spanish Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Spanish Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000545
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spanish Springs High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Spanish Springs High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish Springs High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Spanish Springs High School held near 2,060 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.8 → 83.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 320048000545 · Sparks, NV High · LARGE · TRAD
2,131 enr · 24.8:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Spanish Springs High School held near 2,060 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.8 → 83.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Spanish Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Valleys
North Valleys High School
2,307 students
- This school
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
- Damonte Ranch
Damonte Ranch High School
1,738 students
What this shows Spanish Springs High School reports 2,131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spanish Springs High School compares
Spanish Springs 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 79% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,131 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,131
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in Nevada - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.7%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Spanish Springs High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Spanish Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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 |
| Reno High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Damonte Ranch High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spanish Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,738
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Sparks
2 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 (~2,131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spanish Springs High School
How many students attend Spanish Springs High School?
Spanish Springs High School has 2,131 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 2,057 (2022-23) → 2,060 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spanish Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spanish Springs High School is 24.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spanish Springs High School?
15.9% of students at Spanish Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spanish Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Spanish Springs High School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spanish Springs High School?
Spanish Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Spanish Springs High School rank among high schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish Springs High School ranks #2 of 3 high 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 high schools in Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Spanish Springs High School, Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students), Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students), and Procter R. Hug High School (2,008 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.