Wells High School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
98 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wells High School, located in Wells, Nevada, serves as a vital educational pillar for its rural community within the Elko County School District. As a small-town institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character. By providing a traditional high school curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for a variety of post-secondary paths, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education.

Beyond academics, Wells High School plays a central role in the social fabric of the local community. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff are able to offer personalized attention to students. Through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and school events, the institution encourages students to take an active role in their education and community life, striving to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed in their future endeavors.
98
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    60 (61.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (27.6 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (6.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.0 %)
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)752-3477
Website: http://www.wells.ecsdnv.net/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 22
Grade 10 27
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 24
Gender Ratio