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McDermitt High School

100 Olavarria Street, McDermitt, NV 89421 · (866) 447-3991 · Humboldt County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL37 STUDENTS
Enrollment
37
High
DISTRICT 494 · STATE 973
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 72.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
37 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 85%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 91232%
Grade 101027%
Grade 111130%
Grade 12411%
Student demographics
White
13%
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 26% · US 43%
Hispanic
25%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 46% · US 30%
Two+
13%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 8% · US 5%
Native American
3389%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 1% · US 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2054%
Female
1746%

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Where McDermitt High School ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn Nevada
Enrollment
ranked largest first
37#122 of 130
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
37
+4 (+12%) vs 2020
-63% since 1990-91, when it was 100
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
was 5.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-253766.2:1100% (37)
2023-243657.2:1100% (36)
2022-232955.8:1100% (29)
2020-213365.5:1100% (33)
2017-184276.0:1100% (42)
2015-1648412.0:1100% (48)
2010-115987.4:181% (48)
2000-01103911.4:164% (66)
1990-91100911.1:1N/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McDermitt High School.

About McDermitt High School

The public high school McDermitt High School is located in McDermitt, Nevada. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 37 students. For comparison, high schools in Nevada average about 973 students.

McDermitt High School is one of 13 schools in Humboldt, which enrolls 3,233 students in total.

McDermitt High School enrolls a student body that is 89% Native American. Other reported shares: 5% Hispanic, 3% White, and 3% multiracial.

The count of teachers at McDermitt High School is 6 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 6.2:1. The average ratio among high schools in Nevada is 72.6:1, higher than at this school. Around 100% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Humboldt County, the average is about the same, 100%.

In the county around the school, Humboldt County, median household income is about $81,073, about 19% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. A total of 15 public schools operate in Humboldt County, serving about 3,233 students.

McDermitt Elementary is located less than a tenth of a mile from McDermitt High School. Other public schools within five miles: 2.

Locale: Rural: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.

Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count climbed from 33 to 37.

Topics for discussion here include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.

Humboldt County at a glance

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Population
17,289
Census ACS
Median income
$81,073
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
3,233 students

Quick facts

School name
McDermitt High School
District
Humboldt
Address
100 Olavarria Street, McDermitt, NV 89421
Phone
(866) 447-3991
County
Humboldt County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
37
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
6.2:1
Free and reduced lunch
37 (100%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
320021000154
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About McDermitt High School
How large is McDermitt High School?
McDermitt High School enrolls approximately 37 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does McDermitt High School serve?
McDermitt High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at McDermitt High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at McDermitt High School is approximately 6.2:1 (6 FTE teachers).
How diverse is McDermitt High School?
McDermitt High School reports a student body of 3% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees McDermitt High School?
McDermitt High School is overseen by Humboldt in Humboldt County.
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