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Tonopah High School

1 Ray Tennant Dr, Tonopah, NV 89049NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
107
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,566
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
107.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 595% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 107 students in grades 09–12 in Tonopah, Nevada.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,566 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Tonopah High School is a small high in Tonopah, Nevada, serving grades 09–12 with 107 students. The district invests $14,566 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 107.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Tonopah High School

107
Total Students
107.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution62 male · 45 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 107 students
Student Composition
70%
20%
Asian3%
White70%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320036000195

Academic Outcomes at Tonopah High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
80-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 87th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 89049

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,566Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,566
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,409
Student Support$2,767
Administration$1,748
Operations$2,185
Other$1,457
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,566 spent per student, an estimated $6,453 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
79%
State government
79.3%
Local (property tax)
3.0%
Federal programs
17.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 107.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Floyd Elementary SchoolJ G Johnson Elementary SchoolManse Elementary SchoolHafen Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Rosemary Clarke Middle SchoolTonopah Middle SchoolRound Mountain Middle SchoolPathways Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Pahrump Valley High SchoolBeatty High SchoolPathways High SchoolRound Mountain High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyNye County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)482-3698
NCES ID: 320036000195
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Tonopah seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
Pahrump Valley High School
1,362 students · 09–12
● 40 opp100% FRL
Mid
Rosemary Clarke Middle School
1,060 students · 06–08
100% FRL
Elem
Floyd Elementary School
551 students · PK–05
100% FRL
Elem
J G Johnson Elementary School
518 students · PK–05
● 40 opp100% FRL
Elem
Manse Elementary School
515 students · PK–05
100% FRL
Elem
Hafen Elementary School
440 students · PK–05
100% FRL
Other
Mt Charleston Elementary School
196 students · PK–PK
● 40 opp100% FRL
Elem
Tonopah Elementary School
170 students · PK–05
● 52 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1 Ray Tennant Dr, Tonopah, NV 89049
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.