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Spring Creek High School

Q: Is Spring Creek High School a good school?

Spring Creek High School ranks 67 th of 103 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

67^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 103 Nevada High Schools

Better than 35% of Nevada high schools

Summary

Spring Creek High School is a public high school in Spring Creek, Nevada, serving 897 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Elko School District, which is ranked 8 out of 12 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past decade, Spring Creek High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated, currently standing at 67th out of Nevada's high schools with a 2-star rating.

While Spring Creek High School has had relatively stable graduation rates, ranging from 81.4% to 92.1% in recent years, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 25.6% in 2023-2024 to 42.0% in 2024-2025. This is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with declining science proficiency but stronger English proficiency compared to the district and state. Interestingly, the school's per-student spending has increased from $10,182 in 2019-2020 to $12,094 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the Elko School District average.

Compared to nearby Elko High School, also part of the Elko School District, Spring Creek High School has generally higher graduation rates and stronger English proficiency, but Elko High School outperforms Spring Creek High School in science and math proficiency. Overall, Spring Creek High School has a mix of strengths and challenges, and the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support.

880

Students ?

22.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,094

Per pupil spending ?

17.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14550 Lamoille Highway
Spring Creek, NV 89815

(775) 753-5575

District: Elko

Feeder schools for Spring Creek High School:

Elementary:	Mound Valley Elementary School
	Sage Elementary School
	Spring Creek Elementary School
Middle:	Spring Creek Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

14.3%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 74th percentile in 2015 → 35th in 2025

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Nevada average (82%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 27% Nevada)

!Ranking has slipped — down 39 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school27%

District avg26%

Nevada avg30%

67^th of 103

Nevada public high schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 39 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to bottom 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3High Schools in the Elko

8^th of 12Elko among Nevada districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2025	31.4	67 of 103	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.3	56 of 97	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.2	53 of 96	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.0	30 of 96	68.8%	★★★★☆
2021	57.4	38 of 101	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.7	44 of 136	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.1	33 of 118	72.0%	★★★★☆
2017	58.8	39 of 125	68.8%	★★★★☆
2016	67.4	29 of 113	74.3%	★★★★☆
2015	71.0	28 of 107	73.8%	★★★★☆
2014	69.8	26 of 105	75.2%	★★★★☆
2013	71.7	31 of 110	71.8%	★★★★☆
2012	61.9	29 of 71	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	80.9	11 of 69	84.1%	★★★★☆
2010	57.3	23 of 47	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	73.4	12 of 60	80.0%	★★★★☆
2008	59.7	24 of 63	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	70.1	16 of 55	70.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2025	44.9	25 of 47	46.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.2	45 of 68	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.2	38 of 70	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.3	30 of 67	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.1	33 of 73	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.3	52 of 121	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.9	31 of 99	68.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	48.3	47 of 110	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.9	36 of 92	60.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	52.1	40 of 109	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.3	21 of 99	78.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2025	30.8	31 of 49	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.9	47 of 77	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.6	38 of 75	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.0	26 of 75	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.1	37 of 75	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.5	58 of 126	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.7	32 of 108	70.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	71.8	10 of 65	84.6%	★★★★☆
2018	66.0	15 of 60	75.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2025	17.8	56 of 68	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.2	58 of 65	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.1	47 of 62	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	42.8	35 of 66	47.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	30.0	51 of 75	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.5	70 of 117	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.6	48 of 100	52.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2019)85th percentile+17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)63rd percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2019)57th percentile-10 vs school

Female (2025)47th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)37th percentile~ school

White (2025)18th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Nevada (2024-2025) ?

English47%~ state avg

Mathematics21%~ state avg

Science13%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT English (2025)	EOC Science Exam Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spring Creek High School	Public	9-12	14550 Lamoille Highway	Spring Creek	89815	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 753-5575	880	40	22.0	17.3%	717 (81.5%)	3 (0.3%)	126 (14.3%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.3%)	31.4	67^th of 103 public high schools	35.0%		38.3	56^th of 97 public high schools	42.3%	11	20.6	46.7	13.3	$12,094	$709	$11,385
Elko High School	Public	9-12	987 College Avenue	Elko	89801	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	No	(775) 738-7281	1,407	66	21.3	28.6%	679 (48.3%)	8 (0.6%)	593 (42.1%)	14 (1.0%)	77 (5.5%)	5 (0.4%)	31 (2.2%)	37.9	58^th of 103 public high schools	43.7%		27.4	69^th of 97 public high schools	28.9%	11	16.0	44.7	25.9	$10,086	$699	$9,387
Independence High School	Public	6-12	100 Youth Center Rd	Elko	89801	Elko County	Correctional School District	No	No	No	No	(775) 738-5907	40	8	5.0		5 (12.5%)	19 (47.5%)	13 (32.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Creek High School

What district is Spring Creek High School in?

Elko

What schools feed into Spring Creek High School?

Spring Creek High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mound Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Sage Elementary School
Elementary : Spring Creek Elementary School
Middle : Spring Creek Middle School

How many students attend Spring Creek High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 880 students attended Spring Creek High School.

Is Spring Creek High School a good school?

Spring Creek High School ranks 67^th of 103 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Spring Creek High School?

Students at Spring Creek High School are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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