Washoe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 115 public schools serving 64,653 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 72% (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
763 Students
3,913 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,805 Students
26,772 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
27,727 Students
216,738 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
44%
# Black Students
1,783 Students
60,460 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
27,013 Students
138,265 Students
% White Students
41%
28%
# Hawaiian Students
957 Students
7,240 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
2%
# Two or more races Students
4,128 Students
36,443 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
853
12,080
# Students in K Grade:
4,378
31,976
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,904
35,438
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,737
34,145
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,893
35,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,900
35,706
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,880
36,035
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,623
36,447
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,797
36,784
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,829
37,653
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,402
39,321
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,455
39,843
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,083
37,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,833
35,390
# Ungraded Students:
86
1,123
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,546 is higher than the state median of $11,955. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,128 is higher than the state median of $12,116. 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 115 public schools serving 64,653 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: 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 21:1.
What is Washoe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,128 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 115 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 64,653 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
