Serving 89 students in grades 9-12, Owyhee High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Owyhee High School ranks within the top 20% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owyhee High School is 0.08, 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.
Owyhee High School is ranked #138 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owyhee High School?
The graduation rate of Owyhee High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Owyhee High School?
89 students attend Owyhee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Owyhee High School students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owyhee High School?
Owyhee High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Owyhee High School offer ?
Owyhee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Owyhee High School part of?
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