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West Wendover High School

Q: Is West Wendover High School a good school?

West Wendover High School ranks 56 th of 103 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

56^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 103 Nevada High Schools

Better than 46% of Nevada high schools

Summary

West Wendover High School is a public high school serving 310 students in grades 9-12 in West Wendover, Nevada, which is part of the Elko School District. While the school has some strengths, such as effective support for English Language Learners and students from low-income backgrounds, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nevada high schools in academic performance.

On standardized tests, West Wendover High School's proficiency rates in English and science are significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 81.4% to 93.7%, which is generally higher than the state average but lower than the Elko district average. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 25.6% to 33.8%, which is much higher than the state average.

Despite these challenges, West Wendover High School spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $14,707 to $16,360 in recent years, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.7 to 17.2 students per teacher. The school's performance on various metrics also tends to be stronger for certain student subgroups, such as male students and white students, compared to female students and Hispanic students. These insights suggest that the school may have opportunities to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve its overall academic performance and outcomes.

298

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,422

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2055 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883

(775) 664-3940

District: Elko

Feeder schools for West Wendover High School:

Elementary:	Montello Elementary School
	West Wendover Elementary School
Middle:	West Wendover Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.9%

White:

16.4%

Two or more races:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 37th percentile in 2013 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Nevada average (82%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2013

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Nevada average (28% vs 35% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (34% vs 27% Nevada)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg32%

Nevada avg35%

56^th of 103

Nevada public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 26% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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	39.3	56 of 103	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.4	63 of 97	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	10.8	92 of 101	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	40.7	79 of 136	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.8	77 of 118	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.0	84 of 125	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	42.8	67 of 113	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	33.7	79 of 107	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	38.6	75 of 105	28.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.0	69 of 110	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	70.7	13 of 47	72.3%	★★★★☆
2008	18.0	54 of 63	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	97.0	2 of 61	96.7%	★★★★★
2018	60.1	13 of 53	75.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	20.1	94 of 121	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.4	78 of 99	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	38.6	63 of 110	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.5	60 of 92	34.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	51.7	42 of 109	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.1	47 of 99	52.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	54.3	51 of 126	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.8	69 of 108	36.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	44.3	60 of 117	48.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.8	46 of 100	54.0%	★★★☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2019)97th percentile+55 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)61st percentile+20 vs school

Male (2019)60th percentile+18 vs school

White (2019)49th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2019)43rd percentile~ school

Female (2019)22nd percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Nevada (2024-2025) ?

Science33%+10 vs state

English23%-24 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, November 23, 2017

West Wendover is a school located in rural Nevada. Students have advisory, reading comprehension Friday's, after school tutoring in all core subject areas as well as a policy of allowing make ups on all large tests or assignments. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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 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
West Wendover High School	Public	9-12	2055 Elko Avenue	West Wendover	89883	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 664-3940	298	19	15.6	100.0%	49 (16.4%)	3 (1.0%)	238 (79.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	39.3	56^th of 103 public high schools	45.6%		31.4	63^rd of 97 public high schools	35.1%	7	23.2	32.8	$15,422	$1,310	$14,112

Frequently Asked Questions about West Wendover High School

How many students attend West Wendover High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 298 students attended West Wendover High School.

What district is West Wendover High School in?

Elko

Is West Wendover High School a good school?

West Wendover High School ranks 56^th of 103 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into West Wendover High School?

West Wendover High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Montello Elementary School
Elementary : West Wendover Elementary School
Middle : West Wendover Middle School

What is the racial makeup of West Wendover High School?

Students at West Wendover High School are 80% Hispanic, 16% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

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