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Reno High School

High School · Washoe County · Reno, NV

A Washoe County high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

395 BOOTH STREET, Reno, NV 89509

  • Math 49% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation28.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26:1
District spending per student$10,870
Chronic Absenteeism33.6%

Students at Reno High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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

23.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Reno 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 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • 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

$81,751

Median home value

$670,700

Median rent

$1,443/mo

College educated

49.8%

Homeownership

53.2%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28.2% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
5 boys'·3 girls'·38 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
Encompass AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.79–120.3 mi137Compare →
Turning PointEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–120.4 mi15Compare →
Innovations High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.6 mi122Compare →
Damonte Ranch High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–12Not available1,791Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Washoe County

Schools in district
115
Rank in district
#55 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

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

About Reno High School

Reno High School is a public high school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 1,770 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #354 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reno High School

What grades does Reno High School serve?

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

How many students attend Reno High School?

Reno High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,770 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Reno High School is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reno High School rank in NV?

Reno High School ranks #354 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Reno High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Reno High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Reno High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reno High School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Reno High School a charter school?

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

Is Reno High School a Title I school?

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

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

23.2% of students at Reno 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
1,770
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Washoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.6%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 89509)
35,877
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
41.7
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 89509; 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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