Carson High School

Carson City
1111 N. Saliman Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
2,289 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Carson High School, located in Carson City, Nevada, serves as the primary public secondary school for the state’s capital city. As a central hub for the Carson City School District, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a mix of traditional college-preparatory coursework and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways.

Beyond its academic mission, Carson High School plays a significant role in the local community, fostering school spirit through long-standing traditions and community engagement. The school’s faculty and staff emphasize a supportive environment intended to help students navigate their teenage years while developing the skills necessary for civic responsibility and future careers. With its location on North Saliman Road, the school remains a cornerstone of the Carson City community, dedicated to fostering growth and achievement for its students.
2,289
Total Students
100.5
Full-Time Teachers
22.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    1,082 (47.3%)
  • White
    1,000 (43.7%)
  • Two or More
    80 (3.5%)
  • American Indian
    51 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    50 (2.2%)
  • Black
    18 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Carson City
Phone: (775)283-1600
Website: http://CARSONHIGH.COM/NEW/MAIN/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 100.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 785
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 117

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 615
Grade 10 590
Grade 11 574
Grade 12 494
Ungraded 16
Gender Ratio