Serving 503 students in grades 9-12, Nevada High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 503 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Nevada High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nevada High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Nevada High School is ranked #628 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Nevada High School often compared to?
Nevada High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilbert High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nevada High School?
The graduation rate of Nevada High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nevada High School?
503 students attend Nevada High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Nevada High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nevada High School?
Nevada High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nevada High School offer ?
Nevada High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nevada High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 503 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
