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Pahranagat Valley High School

158 Main Street, Alamo, NV 89001 · (775) 725-3321 · Lincoln County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL90 STUDENTS
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Enrollment
90
High
DISTRICT 102 · STATE 973
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 72.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
37 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 85%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 91517%
Grade 102528%
Grade 112730%
Grade 122224%
Ungraded11%
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 70% · US 70%
White
8089%
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 26% · US 43%
Hispanic
33%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 46% · US 30%
Two+
44%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 8% · US 5%
Pacific Islander
33%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1% · US 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
5359%
Female
3741%

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Matched among Nevada high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.

Where Pahranagat Valley High School ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn Nevada
Enrollment
ranked largest first
90#109 of 130
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
90
-15 (-14%) vs 2020
-29% since 1990-91, when it was 127
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 7.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-25906.314.2:141% (37)
2023-241024.423.0:134% (35)
2022-23985.817.0:137% (36)
2020-21105147.5:126% (27)
2017-181131110.3:127% (30)
2015-161101110.0:125% (28)
2010-116597.2:134% (22)
2000-01101911.2:130% (30)
1990-911271012.7:1N/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pahranagat Valley High School.

About Pahranagat Valley High School

Pahranagat Valley High School is a small high school with an address in Alamo, Nevada. It covers grades 9 through 12, with a total enrollment of 90 students. Enrollment is 91% lower than the average for high schools in Nevada, which is about 973.

The 9 schools of Lincoln, including Pahranagat Valley High School, enroll 958 students.

Federal enrollment data show Pahranagat Valley High School is 89% White. Enrollment also includes 4% multiracial, 3% Hispanic, and 3% Pacific Islander. County-wide, about 85% of residents are White. The school's diversity index is 21%, meaning two students picked at random have a 21% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.

Staffing totals 6.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. That is lower than the 72.6:1 average for high schools in Nevada. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 41%.

According to the American Community Survey, in Lincoln County, the median household income is $72,307, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 1%. There are 11 public schools in Lincoln County, enrolling about 958 students in all.

Nearby, Pahranagat Valley Middle School is less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of Pahranagat Valley High School, there are at least 2 other public schools.

Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Remote.

Compared with 2020-21, the school had 15 fewer students in 2024-25. The school's ratio rose from 7.5:1 to 14.2:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.

The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Pahranagat Valley High School covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Lincoln County at a glance

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Population
4,405
Census ACS
Median income
$72,307
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
1%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
958 students

Quick facts

School name
Pahranagat Valley High School
District
Lincoln
Address
158 Main Street, Alamo, NV 89001
Phone
(775) 725-3321
County
Lincoln County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
90
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Free and reduced lunch
37 (41%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
320027000171
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Pahranagat Valley High School
How large is Pahranagat Valley High School?
Pahranagat Valley High School enrolls approximately 90 students in grades 09-12.
Is Pahranagat Valley High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pahranagat Valley High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Pahranagat Valley High School have?
Pahranagat Valley High School employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Pahranagat Valley High School?
Student demographics at Pahranagat Valley High School are roughly 89% White, 3% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
What district is Pahranagat Valley High School in?
Pahranagat Valley High School is part of Lincoln.
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