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Elko High School

Summary:

Elko High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Elko, Nevada, with a total enrollment of 1,424 students. The school is part of the Elko School District, which is ranked 9 out of 13 districts in Nevada and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Elko High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 10.5% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 19.4%. Similarly, the school's performance in EOC Science Exams for 10th-grade students (13.4% proficient or better) is lower than the state average (13.4%). The school's rankings among Nevada high schools for different student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and Hispanic students, are also generally low.

Interestingly, Elko High School's racial makeup has become less diverse over the past three school years, with the percentage of White students increasing and the percentage of Hispanic students decreasing. Additionally, the school's performance is generally lower than that of the nearby Spring Creek High School, which is also part of the Elko School District. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, Spring Creek High School had a higher percentage of students proficient or better in ACT Mathematics (17.2%) and ACT English (44.4%) compared to Elko High School (10.5% and 39.1%, respectively).


Detail:

Public 7-12

 987 College Avenue
       Elko, NV  89801

(775) 738-7281

District: Elko

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 97 Nevada High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,086 Help


Feeder schools for Elko High School:

Elementary:    Grammar School 2
    Independence Valley Elementary School
    Mountain View Elementary School
    Northside Elementary School
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Middle:    Adobe Middle School
    Flagview Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.1 Help
Number of students:  1,433

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.4%
Hispanic:
43.2%
American Indian:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.9% Help


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Compare Details Elko High School ranks worse than 71.1% of high schools in Nevada. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Elko School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elko High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Elko High School has the largest high school student body size in the Elko School District. Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), Hispanic (43.2%), American Indian (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elko High School is 23.1. 6 high schools in the Elko School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elko High School is $10,086, which is the lowest among 8 high schools in the Elko School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elko High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elko High School 69th of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See Elko High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Elko:

SchoolDigger ranks Elko 9th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elko High School

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Rank History for all students at Elko High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 45.44 43rd 69 37.7%
2012 26.52 48th 71 32.4%
2013 56.39 57th 110 48.2%
2014 42.84 70th 105 33.3%
2015 38.28 73rd 107 31.8%
2016 50.74 47th 113 58.4%
2017 38.90 75th 125 40.0%
2018 46.42 65th 118 44.9%
2019 44.68 72nd 136 47.1%
2021 21.06 76th 101 24.8%
2022 29.22 66th 96 31.3%
2023 26.95 65th 96 32.3%
2024 27.43 69th 97 28.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Elko High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.18 47th 53 11.3%
2019 27.27 49th 61 19.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Elko High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.44 40th 60 33.3%
2019 21.77 63rd 65 3.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elko High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.60 76th 99 23.2%
2019 36.24 66th 109 39.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Elko High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.32 39th 99 60.6%
2019 45.47 68th 121 43.8%
2021 24.14 59th 73 19.2%
2022 20.07 55th 67 17.9%
2023 33.10 49th 70 30.0%
2024 25.30 53rd 68 22.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Elko High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.36 71st 108 34.3%
2019 37.26 80th 126 36.5%
2021 34.34 46th 75 38.7%
2022 35.26 42nd 75 44.0%
2023 27.54 51st 75 32.0%
2024 21.39 57th 77 26.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elko High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.32 68th 92 26.1%
2019 23.52 87th 110 20.9%
2021 22.06 41st 52 21.2%
2022 26.04 33rd 46 28.3%
2023 29.31 32nd 50 36.0%
2024 22.37 51st 60 15.0%
See the entire list of Best Nevada High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Elko High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.18 7th 8 12.5%
2019 54.06 2nd 4 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at Elko High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.72 53rd 100 47.0%
2019 41.68 63rd 117 46.2%
2021 21.50 60th 75 20.0%
2022 16.67 56th 66 15.2%
2023 22.13 49th 62 21.0%
2024 16.94 57th 65 12.3%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of 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.

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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elko High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 799 3 11 79 49 n/a n/a 0 941
1989 953 1 10 57 53 n/a n/a 0 1074
1990 1103 4 2 65 59 n/a n/a 0 1233
1991 1237 3 7 84 43 n/a n/a 0 1374
1992 1361 6 12 110 39 n/a n/a 0 1528
1993 1385 2 19 132 68 n/a n/a 0 1606
1994 1177 4 15 148 47 n/a n/a 0 1391
1995 1002 5 15 158 63 n/a n/a 0 1243
1996 1002 5 15 158 63 n/a n/a 0 1243
1997 1049 6 22 185 53 n/a n/a 0 1315
1998 1053 8 28 195 61 n/a n/a 0 1345
1999 995 7 27 215 67 n/a n/a 0 1311
2000 929 5 28 234 75 n/a n/a 0 1271
2001 913 8 30 261 72 n/a n/a 0 1284
2002 864 9 21 269 69 n/a n/a 0 1232
2003 864 9 21 269 69 n/a n/a 0 1232
2004 848 7 26 264 72 n/a n/a 0 1217
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1283 1283
2006 922 9 26 309 74 n/a n/a 0 1340
2007 878 14 18 326 85 n/a n/a 0 1321
2008 868 20 14 349 93 n/a n/a 0 1344
2009 841 20 14 364 87 n/a n/a 0 1326
2010 791 20 18 389 86 n/a n/a 0 1304
2011 786 22 17 411 76 3 2 0 1317
2012 805 18 17 435 72 2 4 0 1353
2013 792 20 18 489 70 1 2 0 1392
2014 763 25 15 485 70 1 4 0 1363
2015 733 21 20 488 59 6 2 0 1329
2016 716 20 19 472 59 5 4 0 1295
2017 719 15 17 457 58 2 6 0 1274
2018 703 11 20 451 65 4 8 0 1262
2019 708 16 18 450 63 6 16 0 1277
2020 704 20 22 469 61 5 24 0 1305
2021 652 13 13 499 57 4 33 0 1271
2022 655 12 14 545 65 4 34 0 1329
2023 662 13 15 618 81 4 31 0 1424
2024 679 12 13 619 73 5 32 0 1433

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 Elko High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 941 50.0 18.8 n/a
1989 1074 53.0 20.2 0.3
1990 1233 58.0 21.2 0.1
1991 1374 64.0 21.4 0.4
1992 1528 75.0 20.3 0.7
1993 1606 76.0 21.1 0.9
1994 1391 70.0 19.9 1.4
1995 1243 69.0 18.0 3.8
1996 1243 69.0 18.0 3.8
1997 1315 68.0 19.3 2.9
1998 1345 71.0 18.9 4.5
1999 1311 72.0 18.2 4.3
2000 1271 70.0 18.2 4.8
2001 1284 70.0 18.3 3
2002 1232 67.0 18.4 4.6
2003 1232 67.0 18.4 4.6
2004 1217 73.0 16.7 4
2005 1283 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1340 69.0 19.4 n/a
2007 1321 68.0 19.4 n/a
2008 1344 66.0 20.4 20.6
2009 1326 64.5 20.6 21
2010 1304 64.5 20.2 19.8
2011 1317 63.5 20.7 21.7
2012 1353 61.7 21.9 23.2
2013 1392 62.5 22.2 24.1
2014 1363 62.2 21.8 23.1
2015 1329 1.0 1329.0 24.6
2016 1295 60.0 21.5 24.5
2017 1274 60.5 21.0 19.2
2018 1262 61.7 20.4 27.4
2019 1277 8.0 159.6 24.5
2020 1305 51.0 25.5 33.7
2021 1271 49.0 25.9 33
2022 1329 n/a n/a 26.2
2023 1424 62.0 22.9 31
2024 1433 62.0 23.1 30.9

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 Elko High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 941 50.0 18.8 n/a
1989 1074 53.0 20.2 0.3
1990 1233 58.0 21.2 0.1
1991 1374 64.0 21.4 0.4
1992 1528 75.0 20.3 0.7
1993 1606 76.0 21.1 0.9
1994 1391 70.0 19.9 1.4
1995 1243 69.0 18.0 3.8
1996 1243 69.0 18.0 3.8
1997 1315 68.0 19.3 2.9
1998 1345 71.0 18.9 4.5
1999 1311 72.0 18.2 4.3
2000 1271 70.0 18.2 4.8
2001 1284 70.0 18.3 3
2002 1232 67.0 18.4 4.6
2003 1232 67.0 18.4 4.6
2004 1217 73.0 16.7 4
2005 1283 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1340 69.0 19.4 n/a
2007 1321 68.0 19.4 n/a
2008 1344 66.0 20.4 20.6
2009 1326 64.5 20.6 21
2010 1304 64.5 20.2 19.8
2011 1317 63.5 20.7 21.7
2012 1353 61.7 21.9 23.2
2013 1392 62.5 22.2 24.1
2014 1363 62.2 21.8 23.1
2015 1329 1.0 1329.0 24.6
2016 1295 60.0 21.5 24.5
2017 1274 60.5 21.0 19.2
2018 1262 61.7 20.4 27.4
2019 1277 8.0 159.6 24.5
2020 1305 51.0 25.5 33.7
2021 1271 49.0 25.9 33
2022 1329 n/a n/a 26.2
2023 1424 62.0 22.9 31
2024 1433 62.0 23.1 30.9

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 Elko High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $162 (1.9%) $8,193 (98.1%) $8,354
2020 $299 (3.4%) $8,397 (96.6%) $8,695
2021 $548 (6.2%) $8,351 (93.8%) $8,900
2022 $699 (6.9%) $9,387 (93.1%) $10,086

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elko High School

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 72nd of 136 High schoolsRanks 65th of 96 High schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Elko High School)22.58.5
 14%
   10th Grade Science (Elko)27.413.2
 14.2%
   10th Grade Science (Nevada)20.913.8
 7.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Elko High School)19.816.8
 3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Elko)2116.1
 4.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)25.519.7
 5.8%
11th Grade English (Elko High School)42.141
 1.1%
   11th Grade English (Elko)43.338.1
 5.2%
   11th Grade English (Nevada)46.745.9
 0.8%
All Grades Science (Elko High School)22.312.1
 10.2%
   All Grades Science (Elko)27.214.3
 12.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)26.920.1
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students12771424
 11.5%
African American1613
 18.8%
American Indian6381
 28.6%
Asian1815
 16.7%
Hispanic450618
 37.3%
Pacific Islander64
 33.3%
White708662
 6.5%
Two or More Races1631
 93.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.5%31%
 6.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elko High School

Students at Elko High School are 47% White, 43% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,433 students attended Elko High School.

Elko High School ranks 69th of 97 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Elko High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Grammar School 2
Elementary : Independence Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Mountain View Elementary School
Elementary : Northside Elementary School
Elementary : Ruby Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Southside Elementary School
Middle : Adobe Middle School
Middle : Flagview Intermediate School


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