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#687 of 691 schools in NV
Pathways High School
High School · Nye · Pahrump, NV
A Nye high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive, Pahrump, NV 89048
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pathways High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
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Where Pathways 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,349 | 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
- #19 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
Pathways High School is listed in Nye; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pathways High School
Pathways High School is a public high school in Pahrump, NV, part of Nye, serving approximately 97 students in grades 9th-12th with a 97:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pathways High School
What grades does Pathways High School serve?
Pathways High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pathways High School?
Pathways High School has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathways High School is 97:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pathways High School rank in NV?
Pathways High School ranks #687 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Pathways High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pathways High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Pathways High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pathways High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pathways High School a charter school?
No, Pathways High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pathways High School a Title I school?
No, Pathways High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pathways High School?
100.0% of students at Pathways 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
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 97:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Nye County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (775) 751-6822
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- 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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