White Pine High School

White Pine County School District
1800 Bobcat Drive
Ely, NV 89301
365 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
White Pine High School, located in Ely, Nevada, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the White Pine County School District. As a rural high school, it functions as a central hub for the community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school is home to the "Bobcats" and maintains a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators can provide personalized attention to their students.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused programs. By leveraging its position within the unique landscape of Eastern Nevada, White Pine High School strives to provide its students with both traditional classroom learning and the life skills necessary to thrive after graduation. Those interested in current academic calendars, district policies, or specific extracurricular schedules can find detailed information through the district’s official website.
365
Total Students
19.1
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    254 (69.6%)
  • Hispanic
    73 (20.0%)
  • Two or More
    21 (5.8%)
  • American Indian
    8 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.1%)
  • Black
    3 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5%)
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: Yes
District: White Pine County School District
Phone: (775)289-4811
Website: http://www.whitepine.k12.nv.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 365
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 89
Grade 10 99
Grade 11 84
Grade 12 91
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Steptoe Valley High School
White Pine County School District
24 Students
700 Aultman Street
Ely, NV 89301 (1.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th