Serving 310 students in grades 9-12, West Wendover High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in NV)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
West Wendover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Wendover High School is 0.35, 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.
West Wendover High School is ranked #680 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Wendover High School?
The graduation rate of West Wendover High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend West Wendover High School?
310 students attend West Wendover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of West Wendover High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Wendover High School?
West Wendover High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does West Wendover High School offer ?
West Wendover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Wendover High School part of?
The quality of academic programs are bad. The availability of extra currucular activities are bad. The principal Grace Hess does not know how to disipline those kids right. they need cops in the school ....yes thats how bad it is.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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