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#672 of 691 schools in NV
North Valleys High School
High School · Washoe County · Reno, NV
A Washoe County high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1470 EAST GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD, Reno, NV 89506
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Valleys High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Valleys 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reno), 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
$86,557
Median home value
$377,500
Median rent
$1,733/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tmcc Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 10–12 | 2.7 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Procter R. Hug High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 2,091 | Compare → |
| Davidson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.8 | 5–12 | 4.7 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Academy of Arts Careers & TechEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 551 | 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.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #107 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
North Valleys High School is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Valleys High School
North Valleys High School is a public high school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 2,302 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #672 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Valleys High School
What grades does North Valleys High School serve?
North Valleys High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Valleys High School?
North Valleys High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Valleys High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Valleys High School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Valleys High School rank in NV?
North Valleys High School ranks #672 of 691 schools in NV.
What is North Valleys High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Valleys High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 North Valleys High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Valleys High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Valleys High School a charter school?
No, North Valleys High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Valleys High School a Title I school?
No, North Valleys High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Valleys High School?
35.4% of students at North Valleys 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
- 2,302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.9%
- Phone
- (775) 677-5499
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 89506)
- 45,349
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 89506; 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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