Very Good
#272 of 691 schools in NV
Top 39% in state
Virginia City High School
High School · Storey · Virginia City, NV
A Storey high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO Box C, Virginia City, NV 89440
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Virginia City High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 25 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Virginia City High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,286
Median home value
$456,900
College educated
47.4%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Storey
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Virginia City High School is listed in Storey; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virginia City High School
Virginia City High School is a public high school in Virginia City, NV, part of Storey, serving approximately 129 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virginia City High School
What grades does Virginia City High School serve?
Virginia City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Virginia City High School?
Virginia City High School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia City High School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Virginia City High School rank in NV?
Virginia City High School ranks #272 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Virginia City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Virginia City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Virginia City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virginia City High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Virginia City High School a charter school?
No, Virginia City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virginia City High School a Title I school?
No, Virginia City High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Storey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.8%
- Phone
- (775) 847-0992
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 89440)
- 828
- Area median age
- 65.6
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 89440; 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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