Below Average
#608 of 691 schools in NV
Pahrump Valley High School
High School · Nye · Pahrump, NV
A Nye high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 E Calvada Blvd, Pahrump, NV 89048
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pahrump Valley High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
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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Where Pahrump 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,440/100K
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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
$55,747
Median home value
$292,400
Median rent
$1,162/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Beatty High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 99 | Compare → |
| Round Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 81 | Compare → |
| Tonopah High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nye
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #16 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pahrump Valley High School is listed in Nye; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pahrump Valley High School
Pahrump Valley High School is a public high school in Pahrump, NV, part of Nye, serving approximately 1,349 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #608 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pahrump Valley High School
What grades does Pahrump Valley High School serve?
Pahrump Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pahrump Valley High School?
Pahrump Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahrump Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pahrump Valley High School is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pahrump Valley High School rank in NV?
Pahrump Valley High School ranks #608 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Pahrump Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pahrump Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Pahrump Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pahrump Valley High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pahrump Valley High School a charter school?
No, Pahrump Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pahrump Valley High School a Title I school?
No, Pahrump Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pahrump Valley High School?
100.0% of students at Pahrump 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
- 1,349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Nye County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.3%
- Phone
- (775) 727-7737
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 89048)
- 25,473
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 50.8
Official sources & links
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 89048; 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
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