Elko High School

Elko High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
987 College Ave,  Elko, NV
Elko County School District
3.6
3.0
1,433 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
85%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
600
Verbal
650
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
44.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
23%
State Average
28.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
426:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
46.5%
Hispanic
43.4%
Native American
5.7%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nevada, Reno 299 Students
Great Basin College 185 Students
University of Utah 175 Students
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 167 Students
Boise State University 130 Students
Utah State University 74 Students
Arizona State University 67 Students
Northern Arizona University 58 Students
Truckee Meadows Community College 44 Students
University of Oregon 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 53 Students
Nursing 53 Students
Biology 48 Students
Business 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Pre-Law Studies 22 Students
Education 22 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Elementary Education 16 Students
Computer Science 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 148 Reviews
5.0 Parent
8/30/2025
Mostly great the staff is great at helping the students and being there when needed. As for the start of senior year things get a lil scary for kids as everything starts to come at them rather fast.
3.0 Junior
1/22/2025
this is in a small town so expect to know many people and have a small graduation size ( 2-300) . Elko is very into sports but their are not many AP/ honors classes which sucks if you what those.
4.0 Senior
12/12/2024
I have been at Elko High School for the past four years and my experience has been very enjoyable, many different types of people and groups sports have always had an impact with the school music and are program have many things to offer.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/13/2022
Their lunch portions are small. They are very strict they make students put their phone away and take attendance by how many kids have phones in the holder on the wall. And if you’re caught with any type of Bluetooth device whether that be AirPods or any type of headphones or smartwatches. They are...
5.0 parent
2/7/2019
5 stars out of 5 stars - perfect
5.0 parent
8/19/2014
EHS has more diversity than the neighboring high school in Spring Creek. It is a school with solid teachers who have a lot of experience. EHS was established in 1895, so it's packed with tradition and beautifully remodeled old, brick buildings. The school also offers many AP, online, and college cou...
1.0 parent
2/26/2011
Elko High School is a failure making machine with very few good teachers. Most teachers belittle students yell in class and give very little instruction. The only kids who do well, would do well no matter what the circumstances. I wish that someone would come and find out exactly how bad this school...

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Elko High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Elko, NV and is served by the Elko County School District in Nevada. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,433 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Elko High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy, Independence High School, Grace Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Elko has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Elko High School.

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