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#564 of 691 schools in NV

Edward C. Reed High School

High School · Washoe County · Sparks, NV

A Washoe County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1350 Baring Blvd., Sparks, NV 89434

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation14.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.8:1
District spending per student$10,870
Chronic Absenteeism32.8%

Students at Edward C. Reed High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
94%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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

28.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Edward C. Reed 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 70Very Walkable
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,987/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sparks), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$90,953

Median home value

$439,000

Median rent

$1,857/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
14.3% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
2 boys'·7 girls'·41 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Excel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–120.6 mi204Compare →
Alpine Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.89–121.2 mi157Compare →
Sparks High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.19–122.5 mi1,278Compare →
Procter R. Hug High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.59–122.6 mi2,091Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Washoe County

Schools in district
115
Rank in district
#90 of 109
District spending per student
$10,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Edward C. Reed High School is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edward C. Reed High School

Edward C. Reed High School is a public high school in Sparks, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 2,119 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #564 of 691 schools in NV.

State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edward C. Reed High School

What grades does Edward C. Reed High School serve?

Edward C. Reed High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Edward C. Reed High School?

Edward C. Reed High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,119 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward C. Reed High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Edward C. Reed High School is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edward C. Reed High School rank in NV?

Edward C. Reed High School ranks #564 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Edward C. Reed High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Edward C. Reed High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Edward C. Reed High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward C. Reed High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Edward C. Reed High School a charter school?

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

Is Edward C. Reed High School a Title I school?

No, Edward C. Reed High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward C. Reed High School?

28.2% of students at Edward C. Reed 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
2,119
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.8%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 89434)
27,798
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
37.6
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 89434; 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

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