SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

1065 EAGLE CANYON DRIVE
SPARKS, NV 89441

www.washoeschools.net/sshs

2,131 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Spanish Springs High School, located in Sparks, Nevada, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Washoe County School District. Situated at 1065 Eagle Canyon Drive, the school serves the growing suburban community of Spanish Springs. It is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Spanish Springs High School is known for its strong sense of community spirit and its active involvement in extracurricular activities. The "Cougars" boast a robust athletics program, as well as a diverse array of student-led clubs, music and arts programs, and leadership organizations. By fostering a collaborative environment that balances rigorous academic standards with meaningful student engagement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

2,131

Total Students

81.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,220
Hispanic	552
Black	48
Asian	67
Two or More	184
American Indian	44
Pacific Islander	14

White
1,220 (57.3%)
Hispanic
552 (25.9%)
Two or More
184 (8.6%)
Asian
67 (3.1%)
Black
48 (2.3%)
American Indian
44 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.7%)

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)425-7733
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/sshs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 9 582

Grade 10 516

Grade 11 520

Grade 12 505

Ungraded 8