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West Wendover High School

2055 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 318 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 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Wendover High School's student population of 318 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 375% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
318 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (NV)
#680 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Wendover High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Wendover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Wendover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Wendover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Wendover High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Wendover High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Wendover High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Wendover High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Wendover High School and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Wendover High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of West Wendover High School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Wendover High School and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
79%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Wendover High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Wendover High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Wendover High School's ranking?
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?
318 students attend West Wendover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of West Wendover High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 18:1.
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?
West Wendover High School is part of Elko County School District.

School Reviews
2   9/26/2007
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.
- Posted by Parent - prett

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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