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#483 of 691 schools in NV

Carlin High School

High School · Elko · Carlin, NV

An Elko high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 730, Carlin, NV 89822

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-6.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.4:1
District spending per student$13,020
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Students at Carlin High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Carlin High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average331/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,815

Median home value

$197,500

Median rent

$1,211/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

64.5%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
3 boys'·5 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Battle Born Youth Challenge AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.09–124.1 mi39Compare →
Jackpot High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–12Not available46Compare →
Northeastern Nevada Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.5K–12Not available60Compare →
Owyhee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–12Not available89Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Elko

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#20 of 28
District spending per student
$13,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carlin High School is listed in Elko; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carlin High School

Carlin High School is a public high school in Carlin, NV, part of Elko, serving approximately 96 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #483 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carlin High School

What grades does Carlin High School serve?

Carlin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Carlin High School?

Carlin High School has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlin High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Carlin High School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carlin High School rank in NV?

Carlin High School ranks #483 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Carlin High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Carlin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Carlin High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlin High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Carlin High School a charter school?

No, Carlin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carlin High School a Title I school?

No, Carlin High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlin High School?

45.8% of students at Carlin High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Elko County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 89822)
2,071
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89822; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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