Academics
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Students at Wells High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 30% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (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 24 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wells 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$64,583
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Elko
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 96 | Compare → |
| Jackpot High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 46 | Compare → |
| Northeastern Nevada Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | Not available | 60 | Compare → |
| Owyhee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 89 | 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.
Elko
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #13 of 28
- District spending per student
- $13,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wells High School is listed in Elko; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wells High School
Wells High School is a public high school in Wells, NV, part of Elko, serving approximately 99 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #409 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wells High School
What grades does Wells High School serve?
Wells High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wells High School?
Wells High School has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells High School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wells High School rank in NV?
Wells High School ranks #409 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Wells High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wells High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Wells High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wells High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Wells High School a charter school?
No, Wells High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wells High School a Title I school?
No, Wells High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wells High School?
29.3% of students at Wells 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
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Elko County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (775) 752-3477
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 89835)
- 1,481
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
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 89835; 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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