Virginia City High School

Virginia City High School is a public high school in Virginia City, NV, part of the Storey. The school serves approximately 129 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 21.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 92.5th percentile among NV schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 27% proficiency in math and 60% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $109,286, where 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 129 students, Virginia City High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Virginia City High School is 21.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Virginia City High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.