Fernley High School

Fernley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1300 US Highway 95A S,  Fernley, NV
Lyon County School District
3.3
1.5
1,239 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
14.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
21.5%
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
402:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
57.8%
Hispanic
28.2%
Two or more races
5.2%
Native American
4.4%
Black
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 301 Students
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 139 Students
Truckee Meadows Community College 113 Students
Western Nevada College 65 Students
University of San Francisco 50 Students
Northern Arizona University 44 Students
Arizona State University 41 Students
University of Oregon 38 Students
Boise State University 36 Students
University of California - San Diego 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 57 Students
Nursing 45 Students
Business 39 Students
Biology 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Criminology 18 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 18 Students
Veterinary Sciences 14 Students
Engineering 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 199 Reviews
2.0 Senior
10/28/2024
My experience at fernley high school was interesting, i've met some really good teachers that know how to teach a student, But some just don't care. The administration is not supportive with bullying or a student that is struggling with their mental health. I would rate going 2/5 stars.
3.0 Senior
6/17/2024
Fernley High has two great medical programs- EMT and CNA for juniors and seniors, but do not offer many AP classes due to lack of interest or available teachers for the topics.
3.0 Sophomore
5/28/2024
the main issue is that they hire the incorrect people for the positions they need. they're desperate for educators to fill their roles, so they hire just about anyone. several incidents of inappropriate student-teacher relationships have been alleged and reported, with little being done. with that obvious downside out of the way, the atmosphere of the school is more welcoming than i initially expected it to be, considering the area. the food is somewhat decent and open campus during lunch. another downside is the antics of trying to switch classes for any reason, as recently, they've implemented the idea that you cannot switch classes for practically any reason, which is frustrating and difficult.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.5 4 Reviews
1.0 other
3/10/2023
I've already gone through four years of this school and in that time I have witnessed a lot of really horrible things like the male P.E. teacher staring at young female students while exercising and the male P.E. teacher walking into the female locker room while they are changing there is also the i...
1.0 parent
1/2/2019
My experience as a parent of Fernley High School was awful. Unless your child is a star athlete, stay as far away as possible. Pay out of pocket for private schooling or even home school your child. This is the worst school that Lyon County offers and knowing now what my son and daughter went throug...
1.0 student
3/19/2018
I hate it I’m only a freshman and I already wanna drop out
3.0 parent
4/24/2012
The dress code is getting out of hand. I understand no spaghetti straps ect., I also understand the two finger strap rule. Now it's no sleeveless tops. They must be at least cap sleeves. Even in the sixies, it was considered appropriate to wear short sleeve shirts. At 80 or 90 degrees the only thing...

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Fernley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fernley, NV and is served by the Lyon County School District in Nevada. The school has a total enrollment of 1,239 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Fernley 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 3.41, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fernley Intermediate School, Cottonwood Elementary School, Fernley Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Fernley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fernley High School.

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