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#548 of 691 schools in NV

Battle Mountain High School

High School · Lander · Battle Mountain, NV

A Lander high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 1330, Battle Mountain, NV 89820

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-6.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$14,753
Chronic Absenteeism43.2%

Students at Battle Mountain High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Battle Mountain High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated992/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,722

Median home value

$214,500

Median rent

$1,062/mo

College educated

16.8%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lander

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Battle Mountain High School is listed in Lander; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Battle Mountain High School

Battle Mountain High School is a public high school in Battle Mountain, NV, part of Lander, serving approximately 308 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #548 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Battle Mountain High School

What grades does Battle Mountain High School serve?

Battle Mountain High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Battle Mountain High School?

Battle Mountain High School has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Mountain High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Battle Mountain High School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Battle Mountain High School rank in NV?

Battle Mountain High School ranks #548 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Battle Mountain High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Battle Mountain High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Battle Mountain High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Battle Mountain High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Battle Mountain High School a charter school?

No, Battle Mountain High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Battle Mountain High School a Title I school?

No, Battle Mountain High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Battle Mountain High School?

39.9% of students at Battle Mountain High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
308
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lander County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.2%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 89820)
5,579
Area median age
36.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89820; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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