At a glance
Reported students
298
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nevada high enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 148 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
153
West Wendover High School: 298 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 21.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 317
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about West Wendover High School
West Wendover High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in West Wendover. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Elko. NCES reports 298 students for 2024–25.
Among 148 high schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 334.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, below the Nevada median of 21.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (79.9%) and White (16.4%). English learners represent 21.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Wendover High School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.4%
- Hispanic79.9%
- Black1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elko
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Carlin High School
High · Grades 09–12
106 reported students
Wells High School
High · Grades 09–12
100 reported students
Owyhee High School
High · Grades 09–12
87 reported students
Battle Born Youth Challenge Academy
High · Grades 09–12
47 reported students
Jackpot High School
High · Grades 09–12
39 reported students
Spring Creek High School
High · Grades 09–12
880 reported students