Mcdermitt High School

Mcdermitt High School is a public high school in Mcdermitt, NV, part of the Humboldt. The school serves approximately 36 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 97.5th percentile among NV schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 50% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (10.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $17,500, where 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 36 students, Mcdermitt High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.2:1, Mcdermitt High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Mcdermitt High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.