Enrollment
2,131
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000545
👥 S:T ratio 1
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spanish Springs High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spanish Springs High School
Spanish Springs High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Sparks, Nevada, enrolling 2,131 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.9% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Nevada average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 95% of state schools at 2,131 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% 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.
Among Sparks's high schools, it stands alongside Procter R. Hug High School (2,008 students): Spanish Springs High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.8:1 vs 22.3:1).
Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students) and Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students) alongside Spanish Springs 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 Spanish Springs High School compares
Spanish Springs 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,957
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washoe County School District, which includes Spanish Springs 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 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
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
- 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.
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 (~2,131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (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 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.
Is Spanish Springs High School a good school?
Spanish Springs High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada. 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 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.
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