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White Pine High School

1800 Bobcat Drive, Ely, NV 89301 · (775) 289-4811 · White Pine County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL365 STUDENTS
Enrollment
365
High
DISTRICT 149 · STATE 973
Student : Teacher
19.1:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 72.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
365 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 85%
Community
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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
89
Grade 10
99
Grade 11
84
Grade 12
91
Ungraded
2
Student demographics
White
25470%
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 26%
Hispanic
7320%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 46%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 12%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Two+
216%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 8%
Native American
82%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18551%
Female
18049%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
365
+6 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.1:1
was 27.3:1
% White
70%
was 69%
% Hispanic
20%
was 19%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About White Pine High School

White Pine High School is one of the minimally staffed 9-12 campuss in Ely, Nevada, overseen by White Pine County School District, with 365 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 973 students per school, that is 62% leaner than typical.

Within White Pine County School District, which oversees 9 schools and 1,256 students, White Pine High School is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, White Pine High School logs that 70% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 20% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 2% Native American.

On the resource side, The school currently runs with 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 19.1:1. The state averages around 72.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is north of White Pine County's rate of about 90%.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (White Pine County) reports that median household income runs about $72,865, about 12% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across White Pine County's 12 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,422 students), White Pine High School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: David E Norman Elementary, around 1.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-center site.

Over the past 7-year window. White Pine High School's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 359 (now 365). The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 27.3:1 in 2018 to 19.1:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

White Pine County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
White Pine High School
District
White Pine County School District
Address
1800 Bobcat Drive, Ely, NV 89301
Phone
(775) 289-4811
County
White Pine County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
365
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
365 (100%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
320051000267
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in White Pine County School District
Other schools in Ely
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Frequently asked questions

About White Pine High School
What is the total enrollment at White Pine High School?
White Pine High School enrolls approximately 365 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does White Pine High School serve?
White Pine High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Pine High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at White Pine High School is approximately 19.1:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at White Pine High School?
At White Pine High School, the student body is approximately 70% White, 20% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is White Pine High School in?
White Pine High School is part of White Pine County School District.
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