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How has ROBERT MCQUEEN HIGH SCHOOL changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
1,727
High
DISTRICT 1,103 · STATE 973
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WASHOE COUNTY·NCES 320048000323
Robert McQueen High School
6055 Lancer Street, RENO, NV 89523 · (775) 746-5880 · Washoe County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL1,727 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
25.8:1
67 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.1:1 · STATE 72.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
462 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 451 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 417 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 418 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 430 | 25% |
| Ungraded | 11 | 1% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 70% · US 70%
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
Schools most like Robert McQueen High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert McQueen High School this school | 1,727 | 26.8% | N/A |
| Reno High School RENO | 1,741 | 27.3% | N/A |
| Damonte Ranch High School RENO | 1,738 | 31.6% | N/A |
| Spanish Springs High School SPARKS | 2,131 | 16.5% | N/A |
| Douglas High School Minden | 1,510 | 26.4% | N/A |
| Academy of Arts Careers & Tech RENO | 572 | 24.3% | N/A |
Matched among Nevada high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Robert McQueen High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nevada | In Washoe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,727 | #42 of 130 | #7 of 21 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 25.8:1 | #71 of 78 | #13 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.1% | #34 of 80 | #5 of 16 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 26.8% | #84 of 97 | #12 of 19 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.1% | #39 of 41 | #5 of 6 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,727
+88 (+5%) vs 2020
+26% since 1990-91, when it was 1,372
Student : Teacher
25.8:1
was 19.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,727 | 67 | 25.8:1 | 27% (462) |
| 2023-24 | 1,737 | 69.5 | 25.0:1 | 25% (432) |
| 2022-23 | 1,643 | 66.7 | 24.6:1 | 24% (391) |
| 2020-21 | 1,639 | 85 | 19.3:1 | 21% (345) |
| 2017-18 | 1,746 | 75 | 23.3:1 | 19% (338) |
| 2015-16 | 1,788 | 76 | 23.5:1 | 23% (414) |
| 2010-11 | 1,876 | 77 | 24.4:1 | 19% (350) |
| 2000-01 | 2,007 | 91 | 22.1:1 | 5% (106) |
| 1990-91 | 1,372 | 62 | 22.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Robert McQueen High School.
About Robert McQueen High School
Robert McQueen High School is a large high school in RENO, Nevada. The school runs grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 1,727 students. By comparison, high schools in Nevada enroll about 973 students on average.
Washoe County is responsible for 114 schools, Robert McQueen High School included, with 63,959 students in all.
The student body at Robert McQueen High School is 53% White. After that, the student body is 29% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 6% Asian, and 2% Black. Among all residents of Washoe County, the White share is about 63%. A diversity index of 62% means there is a 62% chance two randomly chosen students at Robert McQueen High School are from different groups.
The school had 67 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 25.8:1. Across high schools in Nevada, the average ratio is 72.6:1. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 27%. That is 29 points below the 56% average for public schools in Washoe County.
Census data for Washoe County show the median household earns about $88,096 a year, roughly 34% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Public schools in Washoe County number 127, with about 68,279 students.
Among nearby public schools, George Westergard Elementary is closest at about 0.7 miles. Robert McQueen High School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
The NCES locale for Robert McQueen High School is City: Large, which covers schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment figures show a rise of 88 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. The ratio was 19.3:1 in 2020-21 and 25.8:1 in 2024-25.
Robert McQueen High School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.
Washoe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Washoe County
- North Valleys High SchoolHigh · 2,307 students
- Spanish Springs High SchoolHigh · 2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed High SchoolHigh · 2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug High SchoolHigh · 2,008 students
- Reno High SchoolHigh · 1,741 students
- Damonte Ranch High SchoolHigh · 1,738 students
Other schools in RENO
- North Valleys High SchoolHigh · 2,307 students
- Reno High SchoolHigh · 1,741 students
- Damonte Ranch High SchoolHigh · 1,738 students
- Galena High SchoolHigh · 1,345 students
- Earl Wooster High SchoolHigh · 1,338 students
- William Obrien Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,067 students
Nearby schools
- George Westergard Elementary0.7 mi · 461
- Sarah Winnemucca Elementary0.8 mi · 496
- Rollan Melton Elementary0.9 mi · 477
- Billinghurst Middle School1.0 mi · 993
- Coral Academy Elementary-Northwest1.5 mi · 232
- Grace Warner Elementary1.6 mi · 369
Frequently asked questions
About Robert McQueen High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Robert McQueen High School?
Robert McQueen High School enrolls approximately 1,727 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Robert McQueen High School serve?
Robert McQueen High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert McQueen High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Robert McQueen High School is approximately 25.8:1 (67 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Robert McQueen High School?
At Robert McQueen High School, the student body is approximately 53% White, 29% Hispanic, 2% Black, 6% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Robert McQueen High School in?
Robert McQueen High School is part of Washoe County.
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