Type Public High School Superintendent Jeff Zander Phone +1 775-752-3477 Mascot The Leopard | Established 1914 (1914) School number (775) 752-3477 Principal Donna Webster Color Black | |
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School district Elko County School District Faculty 22 (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) Address 1378 Lake Ave, Wells, NV 89835, USA Similar Wells City Office, Wells City Utilities, Wells Football Field, Wells Rural Electric Co, Chimney Rock Municipal | ||
Wells High School is a public school located in Wells, Nevada. It has an enrollment of 118 students in grades 9 through 12. The school primarily serves students from Wells, as well as a number of students from Clover Valley, Metropolis, Montello, Oasis, and Deeth. Wells High School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Nevada in terms of student performance and other accountability measures.
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History
Wells High School was established in 1914 and suffered extensive damage in 2008 when Wells, Nevada was hit with a 6.0 earthquake.
Wells High School's gymnasium and auditorium building had significant damage from the shaking and required $2.478 million worth of work that was completed by the beginning of the 2008/2009 school year (about 6 months). This project was achieved and the building was indeed ready for use by the beginning of the school year. Earthquake damage was repaired in an up-to-code fashion, but only those elements that were damaged were repaired. Thus, the building was partially seismically strengthened.
Athletics
The Leopards compete in the Northern Nevada 1A Region. Over the years, they have competed in different athletic conferences ranging from 1B to 2A, in which they won several state championships.