- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Tonopah High School shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (-25.2%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 3.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 320036000195 · Tonopah, NV High · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 93:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Pahrump Valley High School (1,333 students)
Tonopah High School shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (-25.2%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 3.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Tonopah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pahrump Valley
Pahrump Valley High School
1,333 students
- Rosemary Clark
Rosemary Clarke Middle School
1,030 students
- Floyd Elementa
Floyd Elementary School
578 students
- Manse Elementa
Manse Elementary School
535 students
- J G Johnson El 502
J G Johnson Elementary School
502 students
- This school 93
Tonopah High School
93 students
What this shows Tonopah High School reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tonopah High School compares
Tonopah High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,075
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
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.
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
District finance for Nye County School District reports $14,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,030
- 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
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 (~93 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 80 (2023-24), down 27.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.