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#653 of 691 schools in NV
West Wendover High School
High School · Elko · West Wendover, NV
An Elko high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 3830, West Wendover, NV 89883
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Wendover High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 10% 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 57% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Wendover 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,381/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Wendover), 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
$47,394
Median home value
$126,500
Median rent
$845/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89883; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendover HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–12 | 2.4 mi | 185 | 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 → |
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
- #27 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
West Wendover High School is listed in Elko; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Wendover High School
West Wendover High School is a public high school in West Wendover, NV, part of Elko, serving approximately 310 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #653 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Wendover High School
What grades does West Wendover High School serve?
West Wendover High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Wendover High School?
West Wendover High School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Wendover High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Wendover High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Wendover High School rank in NV?
West Wendover High School ranks #653 of 691 schools in NV.
What is West Wendover High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Wendover High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 West Wendover High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Wendover High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Wendover High School a charter school?
No, West Wendover High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Wendover High School a Title I school?
No, West Wendover High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Wendover High School?
100.0% of students at West Wendover 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
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Elko County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (775) 664-3940
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 89883)
- 4,649
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 · 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 89883; 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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