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West Wendover High School

Summary:

West Wendover High School is a public high school serving 318 students in grades 9-12 in West Wendover, Nevada, which is part of the Elko County School District. The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population compared to the state average, ranging from 76-79% over the past three school years. While the school's proficiency rates in the EOC Science Exam for 10th grade and all grades were higher than the Elko County and Nevada state averages, its proficiency rates in the ACT English exam for 11th grade have been consistently lower than the county and state averages over the past three school years, ranging from 16.3% to 25.4% compared to the state's 45.2% to 45.9%.

The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.52% to 64.61% over the past three school years. The school's per-student spending has ranged from $14,707 to $16,360 over the past four school years, which is higher than the state average, and the student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 16.2 to 16.7 over the past three school years.

These findings suggest that West Wendover High School may need to focus more on improving English language arts instruction and support for students, particularly those from Hispanic and other minority backgrounds, to address the academic performance disparities observed. Additionally, the school's leadership and the district may need to explore targeted interventions and strategies to support the specific needs of the student population and improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2055 Elko Avenue
       West Wendover, NV  89883

(775) 664-3940

District: Elko

SchoolDigger Rank:
63rd of 97 Nevada High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,422 Help


Feeder schools for West Wendover High School:

Elementary:    Montello Elementary School
    West Wendover Elementary School
Middle:    West Wendover Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  310

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.4%
White:
18.1%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details West Wendover High School ranks worse than 64.9% of high schools in Nevada. It also ranks 2nd 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 31.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Wendover 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.4%), White (18.1%), American Indian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Wendover High School is 17.2. 5 high schools in the Elko School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare West Wendover High School employs 18 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Wendover High School is $15,422. 5 high schools in the Elko School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Wendover High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Wendover High School 63rd of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See West Wendover High School in the ranking list.)

Elko:

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


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Rank History for West Wendover High School

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Rank History for all students at West Wendover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 18.04 54th 63 14.3%
2010 70.74 13th 47 72.3%
2013 44.97 69th 110 37.3%
2014 38.56 75th 105 28.6%
2015 33.66 79th 107 26.2%
2016 42.75 67th 113 40.7%
2017 31.98 84th 125 32.8%
2018 36.81 77th 118 34.7%
2019 40.67 79th 136 41.9%
2021 10.81 92nd 101 8.9%
2024 31.44 63rd 97 35.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Wendover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.14 13th 53 75.5%
2019 97.03 2nd 61 96.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Wendover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.10 47th 99 52.5%
2019 51.69 42nd 109 61.5%
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Rank History for Female students at West Wendover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.38 78th 99 21.2%
2019 20.10 94th 121 22.3%
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Rank History for Male students at West Wendover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.79 69th 108 36.1%
2019 54.33 51st 126 59.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Wendover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.51 60th 92 34.8%
2019 38.60 63rd 110 42.7%
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Rank History for White students at West Wendover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.76 46th 100 54.0%
2019 44.30 60th 117 48.7%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, November 23, 2017

Open Quote West Wendover is a school located in rural Nevada. Students have advisory, reading comprehension Friday's, after school tutoring in all core subject areas as well as a policy of allowing make ups on all large tests or assignments. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Wendover High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 128 0 4 200 7 n/a n/a 0 339
1998 141 1 5 221 10 n/a n/a 0 378
1999 148 0 2 239 12 n/a n/a 0 401
2000 174 1 2 245 15 n/a n/a 0 437
2001 160 1 5 248 11 n/a n/a 0 425
2002 165 0 4 270 11 n/a n/a 0 450
2003 165 0 4 270 11 n/a n/a 0 450
2004 165 3 8 246 11 n/a n/a 0 433
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 450 450
2006 145 1 7 278 18 n/a n/a 0 449
2007 76 1 5 169 11 n/a n/a 0 262
2008 90 1 4 168 8 n/a n/a 0 271
2009 98 1 2 177 6 n/a n/a 0 284
2010 96 0 1 204 2 n/a n/a 0 303
2011 96 0 5 221 5 0 0 0 327
2012 72 0 9 233 6 0 0 0 320
2013 70 1 5 232 5 0 1 0 314
2014 79 2 4 235 5 0 2 0 327
2015 78 1 2 220 5 0 1 0 307
2016 81 1 0 234 3 0 1 0 320
2017 82 0 2 226 5 0 1 0 316
2018 76 0 2 218 5 1 0 0 302
2019 67 0 1 199 5 0 1 0 273
2020 70 0 2 203 5 0 0 0 280
2021 61 1 1 239 6 0 0 0 308
2022 68 1 1 241 4 0 1 0 316
2023 61 2 0 252 3 0 0 0 318
2024 56 4 0 243 4 0 3 0 310

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 West Wendover High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 339 20.0 17.0 33.3
1998 378 23.0 16.4 50.3
1999 401 23.0 17.4 51.9
2000 437 25.0 17.5 49
2001 425 22.0 19.3 51.8
2002 450 26.0 17.3 52.2
2003 450 26.0 17.3 52.2
2004 433 34.0 12.7 54.3
2005 450 n/a n/a n/a
2006 449 26.0 17.3 n/a
2007 262 26.0 10.1 n/a
2008 271 28.0 9.7 48.7
2009 284 29.0 9.8 57.7
2010 303 28.0 10.8 50.5
2011 327 29.0 11.2 56.6
2012 320 26.0 12.3 60.3
2013 314 25.0 12.5 59.6
2014 327 27.0 12.1 66.7
2015 307 1.0 307.0 59.6
2016 320 27.0 11.8 60.3
2017 316 26.0 12.1 66.5
2018 302 22.0 13.7 65.9
2019 273 4.0 68.2 56.8
2020 280 17.0 16.4 71.1
2021 308 19.0 16.2 64.6
2022 316 n/a n/a 46.5
2023 318 19.0 16.7 47.2
2024 310 18.0 17.2 100

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 West Wendover High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 339 20.0 17.0 33.3
1998 378 23.0 16.4 50.3
1999 401 23.0 17.4 51.9
2000 437 25.0 17.5 49
2001 425 22.0 19.3 51.8
2002 450 26.0 17.3 52.2
2003 450 26.0 17.3 52.2
2004 433 34.0 12.7 54.3
2005 450 n/a n/a n/a
2006 449 26.0 17.3 n/a
2007 262 26.0 10.1 n/a
2008 271 28.0 9.7 48.7
2009 284 29.0 9.8 57.7
2010 303 28.0 10.8 50.5
2011 327 29.0 11.2 56.6
2012 320 26.0 12.3 60.3
2013 314 25.0 12.5 59.6
2014 327 27.0 12.1 66.7
2015 307 1.0 307.0 59.6
2016 320 27.0 11.8 60.3
2017 316 26.0 12.1 66.5
2018 302 22.0 13.7 65.9
2019 273 4.0 68.2 56.8
2020 280 17.0 16.4 71.1
2021 308 19.0 16.2 64.6
2022 316 n/a n/a 46.5
2023 318 19.0 16.7 47.2
2024 310 18.0 17.2 100

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 West Wendover High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $680 (4.2%) $15,416 (95.8%) $16,096
2020 $710 (4.3%) $15,650 (95.7%) $16,360
2021 $1,052 (7.2%) $13,655 (92.8%) $14,707
2022 $1,310 (8.5%) $14,112 (91.5%) $15,422

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Wendover 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English (West Wendover High School)42.119.4
 22.7%
   11th Grade English (Elko)43.338.1
 5.2%
   11th Grade English (Nevada)46.745.9
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students273318
 16.5%
African American02
American Indian53
 40%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic199252
 26.6%
Pacific Islander00
White6761
 9%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%47.2%
 9.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Wendover High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 310 students attended West Wendover High School.

Students at West Wendover High School are 78% Hispanic, 18% White, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

West Wendover High School ranks 63rd of 97 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

West Wendover High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Montello Elementary School
Elementary : West Wendover Elementary School
Middle : West Wendover Middle School


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