Enrollment
93
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tonopah, NV
Tonopah High School
Federal NCES profile for Tonopah High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320036000195
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonopah High School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tonopah · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 93:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonopah High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonopah High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tonopah, NV.
School address
District: Nye County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320036000195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
93:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+354% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tonopah High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tonopah High School
Tonopah High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Tonopah, Nevada, enrolling 93 students.
Class loads run heavy: 93:1 is larger than about 99% of Nevada schools and 354% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 93 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 20 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 93 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Nye County School District also operates Pahrump Valley High School (1,333 students) and Rosemary Clarke Middle School (1,030 students) alongside Tonopah 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 Tonopah High School compares
Tonopah 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 | 93:1 | ▲ 354% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
93:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
93:1
students per teacher
- 354% above state mean
Top 99% in Nevada - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
58.1%
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
$14,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 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 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Asian 3.2%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Tonopah High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nye County School District, which includes Tonopah High School.
$14,127
Per student
-14%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 79.3%
Federal 17.8%
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 Tonopah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosemary Clarke Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manse Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J G Johnson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tonopah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~93 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tonopah High School
How many students attend Tonopah High School?
Tonopah High School has 93 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tonopah, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonopah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonopah High School is 93:1, which is 354% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 492% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tonopah High School?
98.1% of students at Tonopah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonopah High School?
The largest demographic group at Tonopah High School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Tonopah, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonopah High School?
Tonopah High School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tonopah High School rank among public schools in Tonopah?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonopah High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tonopah, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tonopah on the city page.
Is Tonopah High School a good school?
Tonopah High School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Nye County School District?
Besides Tonopah High School, Nye County School District also operates Pahrump Valley High School (1,333 students), Rosemary Clarke Middle School (1,030 students), and Floyd Elementary School (578 students). See the Nye County School District district page for the complete list.
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