Serving 1,433 students in grades 7-12, Elko High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in NV)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Elko High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elko High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Elko High School is ranked #465 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Elko High School often compared to?
Elko High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elko High School?
The graduation rate of Elko High School is 82%, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Elko High School?
1,433 students attend Elko High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Elko High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elko High School?
Elko High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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