Very Good
#229 of 691 schools in NV
Top 33% in state
Mcdermitt High School
High School · Humboldt · Mcdermitt, NV
A Humboldt high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 98, Mcdermitt, NV 89421
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mcdermitt High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 26 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Mcdermitt 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average572/100K
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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
$17,500
Median home value
$80,400
College educated
6.6%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
52.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Humboldt
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert M. Lowry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 989 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Humboldt
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcdermitt High School is listed in Humboldt; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcdermitt High School
Mcdermitt High School is a public high school in Mcdermitt, NV, part of Humboldt, serving approximately 36 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Mcdermitt High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcdermitt High School
What grades does Mcdermitt High School serve?
Mcdermitt High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mcdermitt High School?
Mcdermitt High School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdermitt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdermitt High School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcdermitt High School rank in NV?
Mcdermitt High School ranks #229 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Mcdermitt High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcdermitt High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Mcdermitt High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcdermitt High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mcdermitt High School a charter school?
No, Mcdermitt High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcdermitt High School a Title I school?
No, Mcdermitt High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcdermitt High School?
100.0% of students at Mcdermitt 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
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.8%
- Phone
- (866) 447-3991
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 89421)
- 405
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 89421; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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