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Carlin High School

552 8th Street, Carlin, NV 89822ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
97
Students
Total enrolled
70%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 20% vs nat'l
$14,235
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
8.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 48% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 97 students in grades 09–12 in Carlin, Nevada.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,235 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Carlin High School is a small high in Carlin, Nevada, serving grades 09–12 with 97 students. The district invests $14,235 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 70% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Carlin High School

97
Total Students
8.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
42%
Free Lunch
12
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 Distribution48 male · 49 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility42%
National avg 52% · 41 students
Student Composition
77%
18%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Multiracial4%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320012000568

Academic Outcomes at Carlin High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
60-79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
70%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 81th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 89822

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,235Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,235
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,264
Student Support$2,705
Administration$1,708
Operations$2,135
Other$1,424
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,235 spent per student, an estimated $6,306 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
73%
14%
State government
72.7%
Local (property tax)
14.5%
Federal programs
12.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 70% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Liberty Peak Elementary SchoolMountain View Elementary SchoolSouthside Elementary SchoolWest Wendover Elementary School
+10 more
↓
Middle
Spring Creek Middle SchoolAdobe Middle SchoolFlagview Intermediate SchoolWest Wendover Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Elko High SchoolSpring Creek High SchoolWest Wendover High SchoolWells High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyElko County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)754-6317
NCES ID: 320012000568
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Carlin seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
Elko High School
1,424 students · 09–12
● 39 opp31% FRL
High
Spring Creek High School
909 students · 09–12
● 45 opp16% FRL
Mid
Spring Creek Middle School
734 students · 06–08
● 45 opp20% FRL
Mid
Adobe Middle School
720 students · 07–08
● 39 opp37% FRL
Mid
Flagview Intermediate School
686 students · 05–06
● 39 opp40% FRL
Elem
Liberty Peak Elementary School
649 students · PK–05
● 45 opp16% FRL
Elem
Mountain View Elementary School
612 students · KG–04
● 39 opp26% FRL
Elem
Southside Elementary School
608 students · PK–04
● 39 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
552 8th Street, Carlin, NV 89822
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.