Fernley High School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1300 Hwy 95A South
Fernley, NV 89408
1,308 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fernley High School, located at 1300 Hwy 95A South in Fernley, Nevada, serves as a central educational hub within the Lyon County School District. As the primary secondary institution for the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic coursework with opportunities for personal development and extracurricular involvement.

The school operates with a focus on student achievement and community connection, utilizing its digital presence to keep families informed about academic resources, athletic schedules, and school events. By fostering a supportive learning environment, Fernley High School aims to cultivate responsible, college-and-career-ready graduates who are equipped to contribute positively to both the local region and the broader society.
1,308
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
25.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    756 (57.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    369 (28.2 %)
  • Two or More
    68 (5.2 %)
  • American Indian
    57 (4.4 %)
  • Black
    22 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    21 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    15 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (775)575-3400
Website: http://www.fhs.lyoncsd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,327
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 345
Grade 10 332
Grade 11 349
Grade 12 273
Ungraded 9
Gender Ratio