Washoe County School District

District Spending

The Washoe County School District spends $8,520 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Washoe County School District has 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NV state average being 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Washoe County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Washoe County School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Washoe County School District serves 19% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.