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RENO HIGH SCHOOL

395 BOOTH STREET, RENO, NV 89509 · (775) 333-5050 · Washoe County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL1,741 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,741
High
DISTRICT 1,103 · STATE 973
Student : Teacher
25.1:1
70 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.1:1 · STATE 72.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
476 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 85%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
493
Grade 10
430
Grade 11
405
Grade 12
408
Ungraded
5
Student demographics
White
56%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 26%
Hispanic
27%
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 46%
Black
3%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 12%
Asian
5%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Two+
8%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 8%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,741
+66 (+4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
25.1:1
was 24.6:1
% White
56%
was 67%
% Hispanic
27%
was 19%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
5%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About RENO HIGH SCHOOL

Located at 395 BOOTH STREET, in RENO, Nevada, RENO HIGH SCHOOL is a roomy 9-12 campus that serves 1,741 students (grades 9 through 12), one of the schools within Washoe County. Compared to the state average of about 973 students per school, that is 79% bigger than typical.

Within Washoe County, which oversees 113 schools and 63,412 students, RENO HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

On demographics, RENO HIGH SCHOOL lists that White students make up the majority at 56%; the rest is composed of 27% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 5% Asian, 3% Black.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 70 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 25.1:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 72.6:1, putting RENO HIGH SCHOOL tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 27% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Washoe County runs at roughly 56%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully below the surrounding baseline.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Washoe County indicate median household income runs about $88,096, about 34% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. In all, Washoe County runs 127 public schools (combined enrollment of about 68,279 students), of which RENO HIGH SCHOOL is one.

The closest other public school is enCompass Academy, roughly 0.3 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around RENO HIGH SCHOOL.

The campus sits in a city-core setting.

Looking at the recent track record. RENO HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment has ticked up 4% since 2018, when it stood at 1,675 (now 1,741). Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 67% to 56%.

Inside the community feed, the feed for RENO HIGH SCHOOL typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Washoe County at a glance

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Population
497,200
Census ACS
Median income
$88,096
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
127
68,279 students

Quick facts

School name
RENO HIGH SCHOOL
District
Washoe County
Address
395 BOOTH STREET, RENO, NV 89509
Phone
(775) 333-5050
County
Washoe County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,741
Teachers (FTE)
70
Student–teacher ratio
25.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
476 (27%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
320048000239
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About RENO HIGH SCHOOL
How many students attend RENO HIGH SCHOOL?
RENO HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,741 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does RENO HIGH SCHOOL serve?
RENO HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does RENO HIGH SCHOOL have?
RENO HIGH SCHOOL employs 70 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at RENO HIGH SCHOOL?
At RENO HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 56% White, 27% Hispanic, 3% Black, 5% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is RENO HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
RENO HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by Washoe County.
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