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Albert M. Lowry High School

5375 Kluncy Canyon Road, Winnemucca, NV 89445HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
947
Students
Total enrolled
91%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 5% vs nat'l
$15,012
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
21.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 37% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 947 students in grades 09–12 in Winnemucca, Nevada.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,012 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
21.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Albert M. Lowry High School is a large high in Winnemucca, Nevada, serving grades 09–12 with 947 students. The district invests $15,012 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 21.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 91% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Albert M. Lowry High School

947
Total Students
21.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
38%
Free Lunch
45
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 Distribution474 male · 473 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility38%
National avg 52% · 357 students
Student Composition
54%
40%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino40%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320021000149

Academic Outcomes at Albert M. Lowry High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
91
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
91%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,012Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,012
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,605
Student Support$2,852
Administration$1,801
Operations$2,252
Other$1,501
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,012 spent per student, an estimated $6,650 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
73%
State government
72.5%
Local (property tax)
6.0%
Federal programs
21.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 91% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Grass Valley ElementarySonoma Heights ElementaryWinnemucca Grammar SchoolMcDermitt Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
French Ford Middle SchoolWinnemucca Junior High SchoolMcDermitt Junior High School
↓
High School
McDermitt High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyHumboldt County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)623-8130
NCES ID: 320021000149
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Winnemucca seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in HUMBOLDT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mid
French Ford Middle School
480 students · 05–06
50% FRL
Elem
Grass Valley Elementary
474 students · PK–04
100% FRL
Elem
Sonoma Heights Elementary
464 students · PK–06
100% FRL
Mid
Winnemucca Junior High School
463 students · 07–08
44% FRL
Elem
Winnemucca Grammar School
301 students · PK–04
53% FRL
Elem
McDermitt Elementary
51 students · PK–06
● 48 opp100% FRL
Elem
Orovada School
37 students · PK–08
100% FRL
Elem
Paradise Valley School
30 students · PK–08
100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5375 Kluncy Canyon Road, Winnemucca, NV 89445
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.