West Wendover High School

Elko
2055 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
298 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Wendover High School, located in the rural community of Wendover, Nevada, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the area within the Elko County School District. As a geographically isolated school near the Nevada-Utah border, it functions as a critical center for the local community, providing academic, extracurricular, and athletic opportunities for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is known for its diverse student body and its efforts to navigate the unique challenges of serving a small, remote population while preparing students for post-secondary success.

The school’s academic environment is supported by the Elko County School District, with a curriculum designed to meet Nevada state standards while fostering a supportive learning atmosphere. Beyond the classroom, West Wendover High School maintains an active role in community life through various sports programs and student organizations, which are essential for student engagement in a smaller town setting. With a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and civic responsibility, the school remains a cornerstone of the West Wendover community, dedicated to empowering its students to pursue their future goals.
298
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    238 (79.9%)
  • White
    49 (16.4%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3%)
  • Black
    3 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (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: Elko
Phone: (775)664-3940
Website: http://wwhs.ecsdnv.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 298
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 74
Grade 10 74
Grade 11 78
Grade 12 72
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wendover High
Tooele District
169 Students
110 WILDCAT BLVD
WENDOVER, UT 84083 (2.5 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th