There were 1,714 boys enrolled in Humboldt County schools in 2021-22 school year

NV Superintendent of Public Instruction Chad Aldis 2023 | Iowa Department of Education

By North Nevada News

Sep 29, 2023

Of the 3,342 students in Humboldt County schools, 51.3% (1,714) were boys, according to the Nevada Accountability Portal.

Analyzing school data showed the number of boys enrolled in Humboldt County schools grew by 2.7% from the previous year.

Countywide, Sonoma Heights Elementary had the lowest percentage of male students (47.5%), while the highest percentage was recorded at McDermitt Junior High School (60%).

Nevada had 486,682 students in 763 schools across 18 districts in 2022, with 27,123 public school teachers.

Nevada has roughly one teacher for every 20 students, compared to the national average of one teacher for every 16 students. A higher student-to-teacher ratio has been found to negatively impact students' school performance.

Gender Enrollment in Humboldt County Over 5 Years

Gender Enrollment Among Humboldt County Schools in 2021-22 School Year

School name	Male	Female	Total enrollment
Albert M. Lowry High School	475	431	906
Winnemucca Junior High School	267	252	519
French Ford Middle School	240	264	504
Sonoma Heights Elementary	231	255	486
Grass Valley Elementary	238	223	461
Winnemucca Grammar School	158	140	298
McDermitt Elementary	32	23	55
Orovada School	19	14	33
Paradise Valley School	17	15	32
McDermitt High School	16	12	28
McDermitt Junior High School	12	8	20