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Reno High School

395 BOOTH STREET, RENO, NV, 89509

Ranked 99 of 209 in Nevada

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About Reno High School

Reno High School is a top public high school in Reno, Nevada, with about 1,600 students in grades 9–12. It is one of 22 high schools in the Washoe County School District and is known as one of the best schools in the state. The school is known as one of the best because it has a long history of academic excellence and the Red Central leadership program. It has a strong Advanced Placement participation rate of 55% and keeps the student-to-teacher ratio at about 20:1, and it is one of the

best High School in "Nevada"

.There are 43% of minority students in the student body, and 23% of students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. Reno High School has good academic results, with 42% of students doing well in math and 66% doing well in reading. The school is one of the best in the area because the district spends about $10,131 per student and the community has a good reputation. Its main strengths are its strict college-preparatory culture and a lively school environment where students do well in both sports and academics.

Reno High School Contact Information

Address

395 BOOTH STREET, RENO, NV, 89509

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Phone

(775) 333-5050

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 66%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 66% in Reading.
68
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1770
Total Students
$61320
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 99 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Reno High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:26 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 56.67%
Asian 4.58%
Hispanic 27.63%
Black 2.37%
Two+ Races 6.72%
Native Am. 0.73%
White
56.67%
Asian
4.58%
Hispanic
27.63%
Black
2.37%
Two+ Races
6.72%
Native Am.
0.73%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1770
48.59%
860 Female
51.36%
909 Male

Student Population

1770 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

354 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Reno High School is still updating its historic campus by putting in high-efficiency climate control systems and new digital displays in all of its core classrooms. After a string of successful regional tournaments, the school recently won the top award in the state for its speech and debate program. In addition, a new dual-enrollment partnership has been set up. This gives students more chances to earn college credits in the humanities and social sciences before they graduate.

FAQ

Q1. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

Q2. Are there chances to be a leader at Reno High School?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Are students able to look into STEM options?

Ans. Yes, for sure! There are science, technology, engineering, and math programs that let students learn through practical activities.

Q5. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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