Serving 768 students in grades 9-12, Nevada High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nevada High School's student population of 768 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
768 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Nevada High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nevada High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#896 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
89%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nevada High School's ranking?
Nevada High School is ranked #896 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nevada High School?
The graduation rate of Nevada High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nevada High School?
768 students attend Nevada High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Nevada High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nevada High School?
Nevada High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nevada High School offer ?
Nevada High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nevada High School part of?
Nevada High School is part of Nevada R-V School District.
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