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Fernley High School

1300 Hwy 95A South, Fernley, NV 89408LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,308
Students
Total enrolled
90%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$13,300
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 7% vs nat'l
25.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 63% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,308 students in grades 09–12 in Fernley, Nevada.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,300 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Fernley High School is a very large high in Fernley, Nevada, serving grades 09–12 with 1,308 students. The district invests $13,300 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 90% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Fernley High School

1,308
Total Students
25.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
34%
Free Lunch
52
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 Distribution680 male · 628 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility34%
National avg 52% · 440 students
Student Composition
58%
28%
Asian2%
White58%
Hispanic / Latino28%
Black2%
Multiracial5%
Native American4%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320030000176

Academic Outcomes at Fernley High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
90%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 38th percentile nationally.

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Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 89408

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,300Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,300
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,852
Student Support$2,527
Administration$1,596
Operations$1,995
Other$1,330
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,300 spent per student, an estimated $5,892 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
74%
State government
74.1%
Local (property tax)
9.5%
Federal programs
16.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 90% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolEast Valley Elementary SchoolYerington Elementary SchoolDayton Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Silverland Middle SchoolFernley Intermediate SchoolYerington Intermediate SchoolDayton Intermediate School
+1 more
↓
High School
Dayton High SchoolYerington High SchoolSilver Stage High SchoolEagle Ridge High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyLyon County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)575-3400
NCES ID: 320030000176
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fernley 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 LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
Dayton High School
748 students · 09–12
● 44 opp29% FRL
Mid
Silverland Middle School
643 students · 07–08
● 42 opp35% FRL
Mid
Fernley Intermediate School
640 students · 05–08
● 42 opp44% FRL
Elem
Cottonwood Elementary School
579 students · PK–04
● 42 opp44% FRL
Elem
East Valley Elementary School
563 students · PK–04
● 42 opp37% FRL
Elem
Yerington Elementary School
481 students · PK–04
100% FRL
Elem
Dayton Elementary School
434 students · PK–06
● 44 opp37% FRL
Elem
Fernley Elementary School
428 students · PK–04
● 42 opp43% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1300 Hwy 95A South, Fernley, NV 89408
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.