Nevada High School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Nevada High School
Nevada High School is a public secondary school located in Nevada, Iowa. It serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Nevada Community School District. Nevada High School is proud to offer a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for college and career success. The school offers a variety of courses, including Advanced Placement and dual-credit options, as well as extracurricular activities and clubs. Nevada High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strict zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment, and employs a full-time school resource officer to ensure the safety of all students and staff. The school also offers a variety of student support services, such as counseling, tutoring, and academic advisement. Nevada High School is proud to be a part of the Nevada Community, and is committed to helping students reach their highest potential.
Address:
6580 Us Hwy 278
Rosston, AR 71858Phone:
(870) 871-2478
Site:
Grades:
7 – 12
Enrollment:
175 students
Overview Nevada High School
Nevada High School serves 175 students in grades 7-12.
Nevada High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Nevada High School
Nevada High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Nevada High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.