OWYHEE HIGH SCHOOL (ALL NV & IDAHO ONLY)

Owyhee High School (all NV & Idaho only) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Elko school district, located in Owyhee, NV with about 76 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Owyhee High School (all NV & Idaho only) has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Owyhee High School is a remote public secondary school located in Owyhee, Nevada, serving the community within the Elko County School District. Situated on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation, the school plays a vital role in the region by providing education to students from the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes and the surrounding rural area. Due to its isolated geographic location, the school functions as a tight-knit educational environment that emphasizes both core academic standards and the cultural heritage of its student body.

As the primary high school for the area, Owyhee High School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities, whether in higher education or the workforce. The school maintains a strong commitment to student development through small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between traditional state curriculum requirements and the specific needs of the local community. It serves as a central hub for student activities, athletics, and community engagement in this high-desert region of Northern Nevada.

For more information, contact Owyhee High School (all NV & Idaho only) at (775) 757-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.