Below Average
#552 of 691 schools in NV
Spanish Springs High School
High School · Washoe County · Sparks, NV
A Washoe County high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1065 EAGLE CANYON DRIVE, Sparks, NV 89441
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Spanish Springs High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
15.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spanish Springs 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$123,625
Median home value
$624,000
Median rent
$2,078/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #89 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
Spanish Springs High School is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spanish Springs High School
Spanish Springs High School is a public high school in Sparks, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 2,060 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #552 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spanish Springs High School
What grades does Spanish Springs High School serve?
Spanish Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Spanish Springs High School?
Spanish Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,060 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spanish Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spanish Springs High School is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spanish Springs High School rank in NV?
Spanish Springs High School ranks #552 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Spanish Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spanish Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Spanish Springs High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spanish Springs High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spanish Springs High School a charter school?
No, Spanish Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spanish Springs High School a Title I school?
No, Spanish Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spanish Springs High School?
15.9% of students at Spanish Springs 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
- 2,060
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (775) 425-7733
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 89441)
- 13,854
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 89441; 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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