Pershing County High School

Summary:

Pershing County High School is a public high school located in Lovelock, Nevada, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 183 students. The school is part of the Pershing School District, which is ranked 10 out of 13 districts in Nevada and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Pershing County High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 44.81% White, 36.61% Hispanic, 10.38% Native American, and 6.01% two or more races. The school has shown strong academic performance in certain areas, such as a 25% proficiency rate in the EOC Science Exam for 10th grade, significantly higher than the state average of 13.4%. However, the school's 11th-grade students had a 34.3% proficiency rate in the ACT English exam, which is lower than the state average of 45.6%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the state average.

While Pershing County High School has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $16,932 in the 2018-2019 school year to $17,175 in the 2021-2022 school year, the school's performance data for specific student subgroups, such as female students and Hispanic students, indicates areas for improvement. The school's student-teacher ratio has also fluctuated significantly, from 5.6 in the 2020-2021 school year to 13 in the 2022-2023 school year, which may impact the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1215 Franklin Avenue
       Lovelock, NV  89419


(775) 273-2625

District: Pershing

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 97 Nevada High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,175 Help


Feeder schools for Pershing County High School:

Elementary:    Imlay Elementary School
    Lovelock Elementary School
Middle:    Pershing County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  183

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.8%
Hispanic:
36.6%
American Indian:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.9% Help


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Compare Details Pershing County High School ranks better than 58.8% of high schools in Nevada. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.47. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pershing County 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pershing County High School is $17,175.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pershing County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pershing County High School 40th of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See Pershing County High School in the ranking list.)

Pershing:

SchoolDigger ranks Pershing 10th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pershing County High School

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Rank History for all students at Pershing County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 75.07 16th 69 76.8%
2013 60.26 50th 110 54.5%
2014 56.81 53rd 105 49.5%
2015 56.05 56th 107 47.7%
2016 36.75 75th 113 33.6%
2017 40.49 71st 125 43.2%
2018 46.74 64th 118 45.8%
2019 50.86 57th 136 58.1%
2021 44.66 47th 101 53.5%
2024 50.47 40th 97 58.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pershing County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.99 64th 99 35.4%
2019 47.28 52nd 109 52.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pershing County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.55 51st 99 48.5%
2019 24.32 86th 121 28.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Pershing County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.55 66th 108 38.9%
2019 41.25 71st 126 43.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pershing County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.34 74th 92 19.6%
2019 29.92 74th 110 32.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Pershing County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.19 8th 8 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pershing County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.47 35th 100 65.0%
2019 26.04 86th 117 26.5%
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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 Pershing County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 214 0 1 42 24 n/a n/a 1 282
1990 209 1 1 54 24 n/a n/a 0 289
1991 200 1 1 59 28 n/a n/a 0 289
1992 200 0 0 79 25 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 129 0 0 45 13 n/a n/a 0 187
1994 153 0 1 41 15 n/a n/a 0 210
1995 160 2 1 37 21 n/a n/a 0 221
1996 160 2 1 37 21 n/a n/a 0 221
1997 180 2 2 45 16 n/a n/a 0 245
1998 179 2 0 47 23 n/a n/a 0 251
1999 189 2 1 50 19 n/a n/a 0 261
2000 181 0 0 64 13 n/a n/a 0 258
2001 196 0 2 50 14 n/a n/a 0 262
2002 177 0 4 60 8 n/a n/a 0 249
2003 177 0 4 60 8 n/a n/a 0 249
2004 180 0 3 54 16 n/a n/a 0 253
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 246 246
2006 176 0 4 61 20 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 177 0 3 68 20 n/a n/a 0 268
2008 161 0 6 55 19 n/a n/a 0 241
2009 145 1 5 58 15 n/a n/a 0 224
2010 139 1 4 60 17 n/a n/a 0 221
2011 101 2 3 65 9 1 15 0 196
2012 108 2 3 67 8 1 18 0 207
2013 106 1 2 68 10 1 17 0 205
2014 104 2 3 74 11 0 14 0 208
2015 128 1 1 71 6 0 13 0 220
2016 108 1 1 69 14 0 15 0 208
2017 104 2 0 75 14 1 10 0 206
2018 99 0 0 72 21 1 13 0 206
2019 81 0 0 63 19 1 13 0 177
2020 81 1 0 59 14 0 13 0 168
2021 85 2 0 49 14 0 14 0 164
2022 84 2 0 55 15 0 10 0 166
2023 82 4 0 67 19 0 11 0 183

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 Pershing County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 282 20.0 14.1 n/a
1990 289 20.0 14.4 n/a
1991 289 20.0 14.4 23.5
1992 304 21.0 14.4 20.7
1993 187 13.0 14.4 17.1
1994 210 14.0 15.0 9.5
1995 221 15.0 14.7 16.7
1996 221 15.0 14.7 16.7
1997 245 17.0 14.4 n/a
1998 251 18.0 13.9 20.3
1999 261 17.8 14.7 27.6
2000 258 16.5 15.6 24.8
2001 262 7.0 37.4 23.7
2002 249 21.0 11.9 31.3
2003 249 21.0 11.9 31.3
2004 253 26.5 9.5 32
2005 246 n/a n/a n/a
2006 261 22.0 11.9 n/a
2007 268 21.5 12.5 n/a
2008 241 21.0 11.5 32.8
2009 224 19.0 11.8 40.6
2010 221 18.0 12.2 45.2
2011 196 18.0 10.8 56.1
2012 207 18.0 11.5 53.6
2013 205 18.0 11.3 60
2014 208 17.0 12.2 46.6
2015 220 18.0 12.2 38.2
2016 208 16.0 13.0 41.3
2017 206 21.0 9.8 21.8
2018 206 17.0 12.1 49.5
2019 177 37.0 4.7 54.8
2020 168 32.0 5.2 50.6
2021 164 29.0 5.6 48.2
2022 166 n/a n/a 33.1
2023 183 14.0 13.0 45.9

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 Pershing County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 282 20.0 14.1 n/a
1990 289 20.0 14.4 n/a
1991 289 20.0 14.4 23.5
1992 304 21.0 14.4 20.7
1993 187 13.0 14.4 17.1
1994 210 14.0 15.0 9.5
1995 221 15.0 14.7 16.7
1996 221 15.0 14.7 16.7
1997 245 17.0 14.4 n/a
1998 251 18.0 13.9 20.3
1999 261 17.8 14.7 27.6
2000 258 16.5 15.6 24.8
2001 262 7.0 37.4 23.7
2002 249 21.0 11.9 31.3
2003 249 21.0 11.9 31.3
2004 253 26.5 9.5 32
2005 246 n/a n/a n/a
2006 261 22.0 11.9 n/a
2007 268 21.5 12.5 n/a
2008 241 21.0 11.5 32.8
2009 224 19.0 11.8 40.6
2010 221 18.0 12.2 45.2
2011 196 18.0 10.8 56.1
2012 207 18.0 11.5 53.6
2013 205 18.0 11.3 60
2014 208 17.0 12.2 46.6
2015 220 18.0 12.2 38.2
2016 208 16.0 13.0 41.3
2017 206 21.0 9.8 21.8
2018 206 17.0 12.1 49.5
2019 177 37.0 4.7 54.8
2020 168 32.0 5.2 50.6
2021 164 29.0 5.6 48.2
2022 166 n/a n/a 33.1
2023 183 14.0 13.0 45.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pershing County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,050 (6.2%) $15,882 (93.8%) $16,932
2020 $385 (2.2%) $17,502 (97.9%) $17,886
2021 $1,163 (6.1%) $17,982 (93.9%) $19,145
2022 $1,632 (9.5%) $15,543 (90.5%) $17,175

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pershing County High School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Pershing County High School)33.344.4
 11.1%
   11th Grade English (Pershing)33.344.4
 11.1%
   11th Grade English (Nevada)46.745.9
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students177183
 3.4%
African American04
American Indian1919
Asian00
Hispanic6367
 6.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8182
 1.2%
Two or More Races1311
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.8%45.9%
 8.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pershing County High School

Students at Pershing County High School are 45% White, 37% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Pershing County High School ranks 40th of 97 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended Pershing County High School.

Pershing County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Imlay Elementary School
Elementary : Lovelock Elementary School
Middle : Pershing County Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

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