Washoe County

District Overview
Headquartered at 425 E. 9th Street in Reno, Nevada, the Washoe County School District serves as the primary educational infrastructure for the vibrant Reno metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school system within a large city setting, the district manages 113 operational schools that together serve a student body of over 64,000 enrolled learners. Washoe County offers a complete academic continuum spanning from early childhood pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs through the 12th grade, while also providing adult education offerings. The district's student population reflects a rich cultural diversity, highlighted by strong representation among Hispanic and White students, alongside multi-racial, Asian, Black, Pacific Islander, and American Indian communities.

To foster academic growth and deliver comprehensive student support, the district maintains an expansive workforce totaling more than 14,600 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes nearly 6,700 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, over 900 instructional aides, and more than 7,000 operational and support personnel who maintain daily school functions and student services across campuses. For parents, prospective families, and educational researchers examining school system metrics, Washoe County School District stands as a vital public institution in northern Nevada, with detailed programming and community resources accessible through their main office or online at washoeschools.net.
113
Total Schools
64,244
Total Students
6,684.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washoe County
Demographic Student Count
White25,543
Hispanic28,386
Black1,771
Asian2,750
Two or More4,082
American Indian671
Pacific Islander1,009
  • Hispanic
    28,386 (44.2%)
  • White
    25,543 (39.8%)
  • Two or More
    4,082 (6.4%)
  • Asian
    2,750 (4.3%)
  • Black
    1,771 (2.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1,009 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    671 (1.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Washoe County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary73
Middle18
High18
Other11
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:11 Charter Schools
Number of schools:113
Students:64,244*
Teachers (FTE):6,684.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.6
Schools in Washoe County
Found 120 Schools
Elementary School K - 8th