Owyhee Jr High School

Elko
100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
41 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Owyhee Junior High School, located at 100 Academic Way in Owyhee, Nevada, is a public educational institution serving the local community within the Elko County School District. Situated on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation, the school plays a vital role in the region by providing essential middle-level education to a diverse student population. Its location reflects a unique commitment to serving students in a remote, rural setting, ensuring that youth in the area have access to a structured academic environment during their formative junior high years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the academic standards set by the state of Nevada, focusing on core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of the Elko County School District, Owyhee Junior High aims to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student growth, engagement, and preparation for high school. Through its integration with the local community, the school serves as a central hub for educational development and cultural representation in the Owyhee area.
41
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    36 (87.8%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (7.3%)
  • Two or More
    2 (4.9%)
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: Elko
Phone: (775)757-3400
Website: http://owyhee.ecsdnv.net/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 41
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
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 16
Grade 8 25
Gender Ratio