Serving 2,057 students in grades 9-12, Spanish Springs High School ranks in the top 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 22% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,057 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Spanish Springs High School's student population of 2,057 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,057 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
Spanish Springs High School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spanish Springs High School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
18:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
26%
44%
Black
2%
12%
White
59%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Spanish Springs High School is ranked #274 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Spanish Springs High School often compared to?
Spanish Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sparks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spanish Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Spanish Springs High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Spanish Springs High School?
2,057 students attend Spanish Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Spanish Springs High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spanish Springs High School?
Spanish Springs High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Spanish Springs High School offer ?
Spanish Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spanish Springs High School part of?
Spanish Springs High School is part of Washoe County School District.
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