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Pahranagat Valley High School

Summary:

Pahranagat Valley High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Alamo, Nevada. With just 98 students enrolled, the school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Lincoln County School District, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pahranagat Valley High School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students scoring notably higher than district and state averages on standardized tests like the EOC Science Exam and ACT. In the 2022-2023 school year, 36.7% of Pahranagat Valley students scored proficient or better on the EOC Science Exam, compared to just 22.2% in the Lincoln district and 20.1% statewide. The school's 11th-grade students also outperformed their peers on the ACT English exam, with 60% scoring proficient or better, versus 40.3% in the district and 45.9% across Nevada.

While Pahranagat Valley High School has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 36.73% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $15,482 in 2018-2019 to $19,846 in 2021-2022. This investment in resources and staffing, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 7.5 to 17 students per teacher, appears to be contributing to the school's academic excellence and the evolving diversity of its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 158 Main Street
       Alamo, NV  89001

(775) 725-3321

District: Lincoln

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,846 Help


Feeder schools for Pahranagat Valley High School:

Elementary:    Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
Middle:    Pahranagat Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.0 Help
Number of students:  102

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Hispanic:
2.9%
Pacific Islander:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pahranagat Valley High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.62. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pahranagat Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), Hispanic (2.9%), Pacific Islander (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lincoln School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pahranagat Valley High School is 23, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Lincoln School District! (See more...)
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Compare Pahranagat Valley High School employs 4.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pahranagat Valley High School is $19,846. 1 high schools in the Lincoln School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pahranagat Valley High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Pahranagat Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Pahranagat Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 75.36 22nd 107 79.4%
2016 58.72 38th 113 66.4%
2017 66.56 32nd 125 74.4%
2018 64.90 31st 118 73.7%
2019 46.18 69th 136 49.3%
2021 58.87 36th 101 64.4%
2023 78.62 25th 96 74.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pahranagat Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.96 34th 109 68.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Pahranagat Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.94 33rd 99 66.7%
2019 15.64 102nd 121 15.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Pahranagat Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.71 34th 108 68.5%
2019 74.59 29th 126 77.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pahranagat Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.96 36th 100 64.0%
2019 32.37 74th 117 36.8%
2021 43.21 40th 75 46.7%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pahranagat Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 121 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1990 121 4 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 129
1991 120 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1992 124 0 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 136
1993 126 0 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 135
1994 154 0 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 163
1995 104 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1996 104 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1997 109 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 106 218
1998 116 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 110 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2000 94 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2001 99 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2002 87 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 93
2003 87 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 93
2004 87 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 100 100
2006 79 0 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2007 73 0 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2008 76 0 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2009 69 0 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 80
2010 66 0 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2011 54 0 2 7 0 2 0 0 65
2012 55 0 2 5 0 1 0 0 63
2013 53 0 2 8 0 1 0 0 64
2014 63 0 1 10 0 1 0 0 75
2015 89 0 2 10 0 1 0 0 102
2016 95 0 2 10 2 0 1 0 110
2017 104 1 1 8 0 0 1 0 115
2018 102 0 2 8 0 0 1 0 113
2019 98 1 1 7 0 3 1 0 111
2020 92 1 3 9 0 4 1 0 110
2021 87 1 1 11 0 4 1 0 105
2022 90 1 1 5 1 5 3 0 106
2023 86 0 2 5 0 3 2 0 98
2024 92 0 2 3 0 3 2 0 102

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pahranagat Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 129 9.0 14.3 10.1
1990 129 9.0 14.3 n/a
1991 127 10.0 12.7 13.4
1992 136 11.0 12.3 16.2
1993 135 12.0 11.3 21.5
1994 163 11.0 14.8 21.5
1995 110 8.0 13.8 30
1996 110 8.0 13.8 30
1997 218 9.0 24.2 16.1
1998 117 9.0 13.0 41.9
1999 112 9.0 12.4 50
2000 95 9.0 10.7 20
2001 101 9.0 11.2 29.7
2002 93 9.0 10.3 31.2
2003 93 9.0 10.3 31.2
2004 94 10.0 9.4 27.7
2005 100 n/a n/a n/a
2006 88 9.0 9.8 n/a
2007 82 8.0 10.3 n/a
2008 85 9.0 9.4 32.9
2009 80 10.0 8.0 32.5
2010 76 11.0 6.9 36.8
2011 65 9.0 7.2 33.8
2012 63 8.0 7.8 31.7
2013 64 10.0 6.4 26.6
2014 75 10.0 7.5 26.7
2015 102 11.0 9.2 26.5
2016 110 11.0 10.0 25.5
2017 115 11.0 10.4 31.3
2018 113 11.0 10.2 26.5
2019 111 8.0 13.8 31.5
2020 110 14.0 7.8 29.1
2021 105 14.0 7.5 25.7
2022 106 n/a n/a 34.9
2023 98 5.7 17.0 36.7
2024 102 4.4 23.0 34.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pahranagat Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 129 9.0 14.3 10.1
1990 129 9.0 14.3 n/a
1991 127 10.0 12.7 13.4
1992 136 11.0 12.3 16.2
1993 135 12.0 11.3 21.5
1994 163 11.0 14.8 21.5
1995 110 8.0 13.8 30
1996 110 8.0 13.8 30
1997 218 9.0 24.2 16.1
1998 117 9.0 13.0 41.9
1999 112 9.0 12.4 50
2000 95 9.0 10.7 20
2001 101 9.0 11.2 29.7
2002 93 9.0 10.3 31.2
2003 93 9.0 10.3 31.2
2004 94 10.0 9.4 27.7
2005 100 n/a n/a n/a
2006 88 9.0 9.8 n/a
2007 82 8.0 10.3 n/a
2008 85 9.0 9.4 32.9
2009 80 10.0 8.0 32.5
2010 76 11.0 6.9 36.8
2011 65 9.0 7.2 33.8
2012 63 8.0 7.8 31.7
2013 64 10.0 6.4 26.6
2014 75 10.0 7.5 26.7
2015 102 11.0 9.2 26.5
2016 110 11.0 10.0 25.5
2017 115 11.0 10.4 31.3
2018 113 11.0 10.2 26.5
2019 111 8.0 13.8 31.5
2020 110 14.0 7.8 29.1
2021 105 14.0 7.5 25.7
2022 106 n/a n/a 34.9
2023 98 5.7 17.0 36.7
2024 102 4.4 23.0 34.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pahranagat Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $328 (2.1%) $15,154 (97.9%) $15,482
2020 $290 (1.7%) $16,963 (98.3%) $17,253
2021 $764 (4.3%) $16,916 (95.7%) $17,680
2022 $1,035 (5.2%) $18,810 (94.8%) $19,846

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pahranagat Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 69th of 136 High schoolsRanks 25th of 96 High schools
 24.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English (Pahranagat Valley High School)42.360
 17.7%
   11th Grade English (Lincoln)36.940.3
 3.4%
   11th Grade English (Nevada)46.745.9
 0.8%
All Grades Science (Pahranagat Valley High School)21.136.7
 15.6%
   All Grades Science (Lincoln)28.422.2
 6.2%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)26.920.1
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students11198
 11.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic75
 28.6%
Pacific Islander33
White9886
 12.2%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.5%36.7%
 5.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pahranagat Valley High School

Pahranagat Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
Middle : Pahranagat Valley Middle School

Students at Pahranagat Valley High School are 90% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 102 students attended Pahranagat Valley High School.


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