ROBERT MCQUEEN HIGH SCHOOL

www.washoeschools.net/mcqueen

1,727 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Robert McQueen High School, located in the northwest area of Reno, Nevada, is a prominent secondary institution within the Washoe County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a robust offering of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and career-technical education programs. The school is often recognized for its strong sense of community and school spirit, famously represented by its mascot, the Lancer, and its vibrant history of student involvement in both arts and academics.

Beyond the classroom, McQueen High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a wide array of athletic programs, student clubs, and competitive extracurricular teams. The campus serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, fostering an environment that encourages student leadership and preparation for post-secondary success. With a focus on both traditional excellence and modern educational standards, McQueen remains a staple of the Reno educational landscape, dedicated to supporting its students in their transition toward college and career readiness.

1,727

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROBERT MCQUEEN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	920
Hispanic	497
Black	40
Asian	102
Two or More	144
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	13

White
920 (53.3%)
Hispanic
497 (28.8%)
Two or More
144 (8.3%)
Asian
102 (5.9%)
Black
40 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
13 (0.8%)
American Indian
9 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washoe County
Phone:	(775)746-5880
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/mcqueen
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,727
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	437
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 9 451

Grade 10 417

Grade 11 418

Grade 12 430

Ungraded 11