Elko High School

Elko High School is a public high school in Elko, Nevada, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 1,433 students. The school is part of the Elko School District, which is ranked 8th out of 12 districts in Nevada and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Elko High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nevada high schools, typically between 47th and 76th out of around 100-136 schools.

Academically, Elko High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests, with lower proficiency rates in EOC Science, ACT Math, and ACT English. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 81.4% and 89.5% over the past few years, slightly below the state average. Additionally, Elko High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 25.6% to 31.8% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.

While Elko High School's spending per student has increased from $8,354 in 2018-2019 to $10,086 in 2021-2022, this increased funding has not yet translated into significantly improved academic outcomes. Interestingly, the much smaller Battle Born Youth Challenge Academy, located about 16 miles away, has a significantly higher spending per student ($57,243 in 2021-2022) and a lower student-teacher ratio, suggesting a more resource-intensive approach. Overall, Elko High School faces several challenges and will need to implement more effective strategies to improve student engagement and academic success.