Top Rankings
Correctional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 46 students in Correctional School District.
Public School in Correctional School District have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nevada public schools of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
1 School
775 Schools
# Students
46 Students
479,518 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
26%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
45%
% Black
59%
12%
% White
24%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Correctional School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Correctional School District?
Correctional School District manages 1 public schools serving 46 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Correctional School District?
59% of Correctional School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Correctional School District?
Correctional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
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