MC DERMITT HIGH SCHOOL

Mc Dermitt High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Humboldt school district, located in McDermitt, NV with about 42 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 7 teachers, Mc Dermitt High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

McDermitt Combined School (often referred to as McDermitt High School) is a unique educational institution located in the remote town of McDermitt, Nevada, situated directly on the border of Nevada and Oregon. Because of its isolated location, the school serves as a centralized hub for the local community and the surrounding Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation. It operates as a combined facility, educating students from kindergarten through 12th grade under one roof, which fosters a close-knit, multi-generational school culture where staff often work with students throughout their entire academic careers.

Given its small size and rural setting, the school focuses on providing personalized instruction and maintaining strong relationships between teachers, students, and families. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while navigating the logistical challenges of a remote district. Despite the limitations inherent in serving a small, dispersed population, McDermitt Combined School remains a vital anchor for the area, striving to provide essential educational opportunities and extracurricular activities that help bridge the gap for students living in this high-desert, rural environment.

For more information, contact Mc Dermitt High School at (775) 532-8761 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.