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Owyhee Jr High School

100 Academic Way
Owyhee, NV 89832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 57 students in grades 7-8, Owyhee Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NV
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Owyhee Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

School Overview

Owyhee Jr High School's student population of 57 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Believe, Achieve, Succeed!

School Rankings

Owyhee Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owyhee Jr High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#660 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
30%
≤10%
44%
≤20%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
American Indian
89%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
45%
Black
n/a
12%
White
2%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Owyhee Jr High School's ranking?
Owyhee Jr High School is ranked #660 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Owyhee Jr High School?
57 students attend Owyhee Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Owyhee Jr High School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Owyhee Jr High School offer ?
Owyhee Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Owyhee Jr High School part of?
Owyhee Jr High School is part of Elko School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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