Washoe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 118 public schools serving 63,976 students in Washoe County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Washoe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Washoe County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
701 Students
3,819 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,819 Students
26,917 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
27,880 Students
218,282 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
45%
# Black Students
1,760 Students
59,894 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
26,232 Students
132,558 Students
% White Students
41%
27%
# Hawaiian Students
996 Students
7,094 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
4,108 Students
36,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
8%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,227
13,681
# Students in K Grade:
4,070
28,967
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,446
32,837
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,897
35,623
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,753
34,330
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,956
35,467
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,914
35,993
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,847
36,291
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,656
36,676
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,784
36,995
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,105
37,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,248
39,094
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,223
38,986
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,737
36,200
# Ungraded Students:
113
1,041
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,679 is higher than the state median of $12,071. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,277 is higher than the state median of $12,233. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Washoe County School District?
Washoe County School District manages 118 public schools serving 63,976 students.
What is the rank of Washoe County School District?
Washoe County School District is ranked #8 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washoe County School District?
43% of Washoe County School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washoe County School District?
Washoe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Washoe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,277 is higher than the state median of $12,233. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 118 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 63,976 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Top 50% in NV)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
