1. Home
  2. Missouri
  3. Nevada
  4. Nevada R-V
  5. Nevada High

Nevada High

Summary:

Nevada High is a public high school serving 786 students in grades 9-12 in Nevada, Missouri, which is part of the Nevada R-V School District. While the district is ranked 162 out of 386 in Missouri and has a 3-star rating, Nevada High faces several challenges, including declining graduation rates, below-average test scores, and high chronic absenteeism.

Nevada High's four-year graduation rate has dropped from 92.8% in 2022-2023 to 85.7% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average and the nearby El Dorado Springs High, which had an 88.7% graduation rate in 2023-2024. The school's test scores also lag behind state averages, with only 17.2% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. Additionally, Nevada High has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 15.6% to 21.5% in recent years, which is higher than the nearby El Dorado Springs High (18.8%) and Rich Hill High (10.7%).

However, Nevada High's performance varies across different student subgroups. While the school ranks relatively well for its special education students and low socioeconomic status students, it struggles with its white student population, ranking 197th out of 321 Missouri high schools in 2023-2024. The school's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are comparable to the surrounding schools, ranging from $10,233 to $10,849 per student and a ratio of 17.4 in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 800 W Hickory St
       Nevada, MO  64772-2059

(417) 448-2020

District: Nevada R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,277 Help


Feeder schools for Nevada High:

Elementary:    Benton Elementary
    Bryan Elementary
    Truman Elementary
Middle:    Nevada Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  768

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.9%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
3.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.7% Help


 See top rated Missouri high schools

 Compare Nevada High to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Nevada High ranks worse than 50% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.81. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nevada High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nevada High is 16.8. (See more...)
Help
Compare Nevada High employs 45.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nevada High is $10,277.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nevada High:

SchoolDigger ranks Nevada High 189th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Nevada High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Nevada R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Nevada R-V 162nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Nevada High?

Rank History for Nevada High

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Nevada High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.96 112th 534 79.0%
2007 66.10 139th 538 74.2%
2008 65.09 146th 539 72.9%
2009 34.03 376th 507 25.8%
2010 57.61 180th 516 65.1%
2011 50.26 265th 528 49.8%
2012 51.00 252nd 522 51.7%
2013 37.36 376th 523 28.1%
2014 43.84 308th 521 40.9%
2015 38.25 349th 504 30.8%
2016 41.42 251st 401 37.4%
2017 33.08 306th 404 24.3%
2018 23.91 389th 468 16.9%
2019 17.78 403rd 460 12.4%
2021 48.32 155th 358 56.7%
2022 44.48 176th 361 51.2%
2023 40.51 193rd 352 45.2%
2024 43.81 189th 378 50.0%
See the entire list of Missouri High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Nevada High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.15 57th 127 55.1%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nevada High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.87 278th 382 27.2%
2019 21.56 323rd 368 12.2%
2021 51.27 99th 255 61.2%
2022 40.88 144th 250 42.4%
2023 41.96 146th 268 45.5%
2024 51.85 110th 274 59.9%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Nevada High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.45 118th 129 8.5%
2022 40.38 68th 111 38.7%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for White students at Nevada High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.24 393rd 440 10.7%
2019 11.82 405th 430 5.8%
2021 36.65 184th 309 40.5%
2022 29.19 213th 310 31.3%
2023 20.91 246th 302 18.5%
2024 34.34 197th 321 38.6%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Nevada High Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help



Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Nevada High.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Nevada High, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Nevada High

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 664 664
1992 668 0 5 2 4 n/a n/a 0 679
1993 710 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1994 734 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1995 798 0 2 2 8 n/a n/a 0 810
1996 798 0 2 2 8 n/a n/a 0 810
1997 791 1 9 3 3 n/a n/a 0 807
1998 847 2 3 3 5 n/a n/a 0 860
1999 767 5 3 3 6 n/a n/a 0 784
2000 755 7 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 772
2001 771 5 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 785
2002 795 4 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 808
2003 795 4 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 808
2004 780 5 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 794
2005 762 5 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 778
2006 768 3 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 779
2007 779 5 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 797
2008 753 1 5 6 5 n/a n/a 0 770
2009 743 5 8 8 2 n/a n/a 0 766
2010 693 9 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2011 679 11 10 10 1 0 3 0 714
2012 734 19 8 15 4 0 2 0 782
2013 768 13 5 11 3 2 3 0 805
2014 769 13 8 10 7 3 3 0 813
2015 747 6 6 15 8 3 7 0 792
2016 728 7 7 19 8 3 5 0 777
2017 680 4 6 27 6 2 3 0 728
2018 671 9 4 19 9 2 6 0 720
2019 672 9 3 24 5 1 11 0 725
2020 661 4 3 19 4 1 6 0 698
2021 697 9 5 19 4 0 9 0 743
2022 717 14 7 30 4 1 17 0 790
2023 714 13 8 34 3 1 13 0 786
2024 683 11 9 39 1 0 25 0 768

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nevada High

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 664 36.0 18.4 n/a
1992 679 36.3 18.7 n/a
1993 716 36.0 19.9 n/a
1994 742 37.7 19.7 0
1995 810 40.2 20.1 n/a
1996 810 40.2 20.1 n/a
1997 807 40.8 19.8 16.2
1998 860 45.9 18.7 20.8
1999 784 47.8 16.4 30.2
2000 772 47.4 16.3 30.7
2001 785 48.9 16.1 21.3
2002 808 44.8 18.0 34.7
2003 808 44.8 18.0 34.7
2004 794 43.9 18.1 39.5
2005 778 45.6 17.1 39.2
2006 779 44.4 17.5 42
2007 797 43.3 18.4 38.9
2008 770 47.9 16.1 38.2
2009 766 47.8 16.0 37.5
2010 717 48.5 14.7 39.7
2011 714 47.1 15.1 41.9
2012 782 45.8 17.0 41
2013 805 45.5 17.6 41.9
2014 813 47.2 17.2 50.7
2015 792 46.0 17.2 45.5
2016 777 46.0 16.8 44.5
2017 728 45.1 16.1 44
2018 720 44.1 16.3 32.9
2019 725 44.2 16.3 44.8
2020 698 43.7 15.9 50
2021 743 46.1 16.1 47.5
2022 790 44.6 17.7 43.5
2023 786 45.0 17.4 47.6
2024 768 45.5 16.8 45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nevada High

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 664 36.0 18.4 n/a
1992 679 36.3 18.7 n/a
1993 716 36.0 19.9 n/a
1994 742 37.7 19.7 0
1995 810 40.2 20.1 n/a
1996 810 40.2 20.1 n/a
1997 807 40.8 19.8 16.2
1998 860 45.9 18.7 20.8
1999 784 47.8 16.4 30.2
2000 772 47.4 16.3 30.7
2001 785 48.9 16.1 21.3
2002 808 44.8 18.0 34.7
2003 808 44.8 18.0 34.7
2004 794 43.9 18.1 39.5
2005 778 45.6 17.1 39.2
2006 779 44.4 17.5 42
2007 797 43.3 18.4 38.9
2008 770 47.9 16.1 38.2
2009 766 47.8 16.0 37.5
2010 717 48.5 14.7 39.7
2011 714 47.1 15.1 41.9
2012 782 45.8 17.0 41
2013 805 45.5 17.6 41.9
2014 813 47.2 17.2 50.7
2015 792 46.0 17.2 45.5
2016 777 46.0 16.8 44.5
2017 728 45.1 16.1 44
2018 720 44.1 16.3 32.9
2019 725 44.2 16.3 44.8
2020 698 43.7 15.9 50
2021 743 46.1 16.1 47.5
2022 790 44.6 17.7 43.5
2023 786 45.0 17.4 47.6
2024 768 45.5 16.8 45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nevada High

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,010 (9.9%) $9,223 (90.1%) $10,233
2020 $1,037 (9.6%) $9,812 (90.4%) $10,849
2021 $1,450 (13.4%) $9,387 (86.6%) $10,836
2022 $1,142 (11.1%) $9,135 (88.9%) $10,277

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nevada High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 403rd of 460 High schoolsRanks 193rd of 352 High schools
 32.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Nevada High)15.826.6
 10.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Nevada R-V)15.830.6
 14.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Nevada High)21.326.9
 5.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Nevada R-V)21.326.9
 5.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Nevada High)46.647.5
 0.9%
   End of Course English II (Nevada R-V)46.647.5
 0.9%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students725786
 8.4%
African American913
 44.4%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian38
 166.7%
Hispanic2434
 41.7%
Pacific Islander11
White672714
 6.3%
Two or More Races1113
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.8%47.6%
 2.8%

Schools Near Nevada High








Frequently Asked Questions about Nevada High

Students at Nevada High are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 768 students attended Nevada High.

Nevada High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Benton Elementary
Elementary : Bryan Elementary
Elementary : Truman Elementary
Middle : Nevada Middle

Nevada High ranks 189th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


Rate Nevada High!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

MOMissouri High School Rankings

MOMissouri District Rankings

Schools in Nevada, MO

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Nevada High!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 912 milliseconds.