How many students attend Wells High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 99 students attended Wells High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wells High School?

Students at Wells High School are 58% White, 34% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Wells High School?

Wells High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Wells Elementary School Middle : Wells Junior High School

Wells High School in Wells NV

Performance Trends

Compare Details Wells High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.15. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wells High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.6%), Hispanic (34.3%), American Indian (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wells High School is 7, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Elko School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wells High School is $20,978, which is the 3^rd highest among 3 high schools in the Elko School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wells High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Elko:

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

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Rank History for Wells High School

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Rank History for all students at Wells High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2013	66.01	42^nd	110	61.8%
2014	60.53	48^th	105	54.3%
2015	52.61	61^st	107	43.0%
2016	40.96	68^th	113	39.8%
2017	58.12	43^rd	125	65.6%
2018	48.06	59^th	118	50.0%
2019	64.15	39^th	136	71.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wells High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.68	59^th	109	45.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Wells High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	29.74	82^nd	121	32.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Wells High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.50	72^nd	108	33.3%
2019	79.43	23^rd	126	81.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wells High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	50.68	44^th	110	60.0%

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Rank History for White students at Wells High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.39	74^th	100	26.0%
2019	56.95	47^th	117	59.8%

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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.

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wells High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	190	190
2006	209	1	2	70	33	n/a	n/a	0	315
2007	90	0	1	21	9	n/a	n/a	0	121
2008	91	0	1	26	12	n/a	n/a	0	130
2009	84	0	0	28	12	n/a	n/a	0	124
2010	83	5	0	20	10	n/a	n/a	0	118
2011	87	2	0	22	14	0	0	0	125
2012	69	3	0	21	16	0	0	0	109
2013	80	1	0	22	14	0	0	0	117
2014	75	1	0	26	15	0	0	0	117
2015	72	1	0	29	12	0	0	0	114
2016	69	1	0	26	12	0	0	0	108
2017	62	0	0	30	6	0	6	0	104
2018	54	0	1	31	7	0	3	0	96
2019	46	0	1	28	12	0	2	0	89
2020	53	0	2	27	10	0	7	0	99
2021	61	0	1	29	9	0	5	0	105
2022	58	0	1	29	10	0	4	0	102
2023	60	1	1	27	6	0	3	0	98
2024	57	1	1	34	4	0	2	0	99

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 Wells High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	190	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	315	29.0	10.9	n/a
2007	121	19.0	6.4	n/a
2008	130	18.0	7.2	28.5
2009	124	17.0	7.3	25.8
2010	118	18.0	6.5	31.4
2011	125	19.0	6.5	37.6
2012	109	17.0	6.4	36.7
2013	117	17.0	6.8	37.6
2014	117	17.0	6.8	36.8
2015	114	1.0	114.0	33.3
2016	108	18.0	6.0	30.6
2017	104	18.0	5.7	22.1
2018	96	16.0	6.0	33.3
2019	89	7.0	12.7	27
2020	99	15.0	6.6	41.4
2021	105	15.0	7.0	46.7
2022	102	n/a	n/a	35.3
2023	98	15.0	6.5	36.7
2024	99	14.0	7.0	29.3

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 Wells High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	190	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	315	29.0	10.9	n/a
2007	121	19.0	6.4	n/a
2008	130	18.0	7.2	28.5
2009	124	17.0	7.3	25.8
2010	118	18.0	6.5	31.4
2011	125	19.0	6.5	37.6
2012	109	17.0	6.4	36.7
2013	117	17.0	6.8	37.6
2014	117	17.0	6.8	36.8
2015	114	1.0	114.0	33.3
2016	108	18.0	6.0	30.6
2017	104	18.0	5.7	22.1
2018	96	16.0	6.0	33.3
2019	89	7.0	12.7	27
2020	99	15.0	6.6	41.4
2021	105	15.0	7.0	46.7
2022	102	n/a	n/a	35.3
2023	98	15.0	6.5	36.7
2024	99	14.0	7.0	29.3

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 Wells High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$466 (2.4%)	$18,999 (97.6%)	$19,465
2020	$116 (0.6%)	$18,178 (99.4%)	$18,294
2022	$993 (4.7%)	$19,985 (95.3%)	$20,978

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wells 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 (Wells High School)	40	40
11th Grade English (Elko)	43.3	38.1	5.2%
11th Grade English (Nevada)	46.7	45.9	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	89	98	10.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	12	6	50%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	28	27	3.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	46	60	30.4%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27%	36.7%	9.8%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wells High School	Public	9-12	1129 Lake Avenue	Wells	89835	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 752-3477	99	14	7.0	29.3%	57 (57.6%)	1 (1.0%)	34 (34.3%)	1 (1.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)	$20,978	$993	$19,985

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