Enrollment
413
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Yerington, NV
Yerington High School
Federal NCES profile for Yerington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320030000180
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yerington High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Yerington · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Yerington High School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yerington High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Yerington, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yerington High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yerington High School
Yerington High School is a mid-sized high school in Yerington, Nevada, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 49 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #43, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 64/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lyon County School District spends $11,928 per pupil, 28% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lyon County School District also operates Fernley High School (1,327 students) and Dayton High School (748 students) alongside Yerington 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 Yerington High School compares
Yerington 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 50% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Nevada - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$11,928
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Yerington High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyon County School District, which includes Yerington High School.
$11,928
Per student
-28%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 74.1%
Federal 16.4%
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 Yerington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dayton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silverland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fernley Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yerington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~413 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Yerington High School
How many students attend Yerington High School?
Yerington High School has 413 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yerington, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yerington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yerington High School is 21.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yerington High School?
38.1% of students at Yerington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yerington High School?
The largest demographic group at Yerington High School is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Yerington, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yerington High School?
Yerington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yerington High School rank among public schools in Yerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Yerington High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Yerington, 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 Yerington on the city page.
Is Yerington High School a good school?
Yerington High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 Lyon County School District?
Besides Yerington High School, Lyon County School District also operates Fernley High School (1,327 students), Dayton High School (748 students), and Silverland Middle School (677 students). See the Lyon County School District district page for the complete list.
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