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#333 of 691 schools in NV

Top 48% in state

Pahranagat Valley High School

High School · Lincoln · Alamo, NV

A Lincoln high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 298, Alamo, NV 89001

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.5:1
District spending per student$16,711
Chronic Absenteeism18.6%

Students at Pahranagat Valley High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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

34.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pahranagat Valley 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$85,543

Median home value

$194,700

Median rent

$738/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

61.7%

Poverty rate

1.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Lincoln

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
C O Bastian High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.77–12Not available43Compare →
Lincoln County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available160Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lincoln

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$16,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pahranagat Valley High School is listed in Lincoln; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pahranagat Valley High School

Pahranagat Valley High School is a public high school in Alamo, NV, part of Lincoln, serving approximately 102 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pahranagat Valley High School

What grades does Pahranagat Valley High School serve?

Pahranagat Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pahranagat Valley High School?

Pahranagat Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahranagat Valley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pahranagat Valley High School is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pahranagat Valley High School rank in NV?

Pahranagat Valley High School ranks #333 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Pahranagat Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pahranagat Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Pahranagat Valley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pahranagat Valley High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pahranagat Valley High School a charter school?

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

Is Pahranagat Valley High School a Title I school?

No, Pahranagat Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pahranagat Valley High School?

34.3% of students at Pahranagat Valley 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
102
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 89001)
1,045
Area median age
45.5
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 89001; 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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