Enrollment
24
High
DISTRICT 149 · STATE 973
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WHITE PINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 320051000483
Steptoe Valley High School
700 Aultman Street, Ely, NV 89301 · (775) 289-2999 · White Pine County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL24 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 72.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
24 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
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 3 | 13% |
| Grade 11 | 5 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 16 | 67% |
Student demographics
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
BeatsExpectations
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Where Steptoe Valley High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 24 | #127 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. 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
24
+5 (+26%) vs 2020
-35% since 2000-01, when it was 37
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 19.0:1
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 | 24 | 2 | 12.0:1 | 100% (24) |
| 2023-24 | 23 | 1 | 23.0:1 | 100% (23) |
| 2022-23 | 31 | 1 | 31.0:1 | 100% (31) |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 1 | 19.0:1 | 100% (19) |
| 2017-18 | 239 | 1 | 239.0:1 | 9% (22) |
| 2015-16 | 29 | 1 | 29.0:1 | 52% (15) |
| 2010-11 | 38 | 2 | 19.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 37 | 2 | 18.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Steptoe Valley High School.
About Steptoe Valley High School
This page covers Steptoe Valley High School, a small high school in Ely, Nevada. The student body numbers 24 students, from grades 9 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in Nevada is about 973, so this school runs 98% smaller than that.
The 9 schools in White Pine County School District enroll 1,256 students altogether, Steptoe Valley High School among them.
By race and ethnicity, Steptoe Valley High School is 63% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 17% Hispanic, 17% multiracial, and 4% Native American. In White Pine County overall, about 75% of residents are White.
The school reports 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 12.0 students per teacher. The 72.6:1 average for high schools in Nevada is higher than this school's figure. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 100%. That is 10 points above the 90% average for public schools in White Pine County.
Steptoe Valley High School is located in White Pine County, where median household income is about $72,865, roughly 12% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 12 public schools in White Pine County, with a combined enrollment of about 1,422.
The closest other public school is White Pine Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Around the school, 5 other public schools are within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Remote.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 26%, from 19 to 24. The ratio of students to teachers went from 19.0:1 to 12.0:1 over the same years.
Discussion on this page can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
White Pine County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,735
Census ACS
Median income
$72,865
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,422 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in White Pine County School District
- White Pine High SchoolHigh · 365 students
- David E Norman ElementaryElementary · 362 students
- White Pine Middle SchoolMiddle · 233 students
- McGill ElementaryElementary · 131 students
- Lund High SchoolHigh · 59 students
- Lund ElementaryElementary · 57 students
Other schools in Ely
- White Pine High SchoolHigh · 365 students
- David E Norman ElementaryElementary · 362 students
- White Pine Middle SchoolMiddle · 233 students
- Learning BridgeElementary · 166 students
- Early ChildhoodElementary · 13 students
- Steptoe Valley Adult High SchoolCombined
Nearby schools
- White Pine Middle School0.1 mi · 233
- White Pine High School1.1 mi · 365
- David E Norman Elementary1.4 mi · 362
- Early Childhood1.4 mi · 13
- Learning Bridge1.7 mi · 166
- McGill Elementary11.9 mi · 131
Frequently asked questions
About Steptoe Valley High SchoolHow many students attend Steptoe Valley High School?
Steptoe Valley High School enrolls approximately 24 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Steptoe Valley High School serve?
Steptoe Valley High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Steptoe Valley High School have?
Steptoe Valley High School employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Steptoe Valley High School?
At Steptoe Valley High School, the student body is approximately 63% White, 17% Hispanic, 17% Two or more.
Is Steptoe Valley High School public or private?
Steptoe Valley High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by White Pine County School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.