Elko High School

www.elkohigh.ecsdnv.net/

1,424 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Elko High School, located at 987 College Avenue in Elko, Nevada, serves as a cornerstone of the Elko County School District. As the primary secondary institution for the community, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often acting as a hub for regional academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities. The school is known for its "Indian" mascot and maintains a strong sense of school spirit that reflects the unique, close-knit nature of this rural Nevada city.

Academically, Elko High School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school provides a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which are particularly relevant given the industrial and agricultural landscape of the surrounding region. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and students, providing essential information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student resources to ensure a supportive environment for all learners.

1,424

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elko High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	662
Hispanic	618
Black	13
Asian	15
Two or More	31
American Indian	81
Pacific Islander	4

White
662 (46.5 %)
Hispanic
618 (43.4 %)
American Indian
81 (5.7 %)
Two or More
31 (2.2 %)
Asian
15 (1.1 %)
Black
13 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(775)738-7281
Website:	http://www.elkohigh.ecsdnv.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 422

Grade 10 377

Grade 11 332

Grade 12 290

Ungraded 3