McDermitt Junior High School

Humboldt
100 Olavarria Street
McDermitt, NV 89421
24 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
McDermitt Junior High School is located in the remote community of McDermitt, Nevada, a town situated directly on the border of Nevada and Oregon. As part of the Humboldt County School District, the school serves a unique population, including a significant number of students from the nearby Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe. Given its isolated geographical location, the school functions as a vital educational anchor for a rural, multi-cultural community, often facing the distinct challenges and opportunities associated with serving students in sparsely populated, high-desert regions.

The school environment typically emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, characterized by smaller class sizes that allow for more personalized attention between staff and students. Because of its remote setting, the school often plays a central role in local activities and serves as a hub for both academic and social engagement for the youth of the area. Educational programming is designed to meet state standards while navigating the logistical complexities of providing resources to a school that is situated a considerable distance from larger urban centers.
24
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    21 (87.5%)
  • Two or More
    2 (8.3%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (4.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Humboldt
Phone: (866)447-3991
Website: http://www.hcsdnv.com/o/mcs
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 24
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 7 9
Grade 8 15
Gender Ratio