Virginia City High School

Summary:

Virginia City High School is a small public high school serving around 150 students in grades 9-12 in the historic town of Virginia City, Nevada. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 30-40 high schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years.

Virginia City High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state averages on standardized tests like the EOC Science Exam and ACT. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 29.7% of students were proficient or better in EOC Science, compared to the state average of 20.1%. The school also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population than many other Nevada schools. Additionally, Virginia City High School spends significantly more per student, ranging from $13,229 to $15,309 in recent years, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.8 to 14.2.

Compared to nearby schools like Dayton High School and Galena High School, Virginia City High School stands out with its higher academic performance, lower student-teacher ratio, and greater per-student spending. This suggests the school may have access to more resources and a more favorable learning environment for its students. However, the school's small size and relative isolation may present some challenges, such as limited course offerings or extracurricular activities.

Detail:

Public 9-12

95 South R Street
Virginia City, NV 89440

(775) 847-0992

District: Storey

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,892

Feeder schools for Virginia City High School:

Elementary:	Hillside Elementary School
	Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
Middle:	Virginia City Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Hispanic:

16.0%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Virginia City High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), Hispanic (16%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Virginia City High School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Virginia City High School employs 10.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Virginia City High School is $17,892.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Virginia City High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Storey:

SchoolDigger ranks Storey 3^rd of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Virginia City High School

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Rank History for all students at Virginia City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2008	92.23	5^th	63	92.1%
2010	84.13	6^th	47	87.2%
2013	81.14	17^th	110	84.5%
2014	61.77	45^th	105	57.1%
2016	45.65	62^nd	113	45.1%
2017	56.30	45^th	125	64.0%
2018	60.14	36^th	118	69.5%
2019	82.48	22^nd	136	83.8%
2021	57.06	39^th	101	61.4%
2022	69.19	29^th	96	69.8%
2023	72.98	28^th	96	70.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Virginia City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	80.95	11^th	80	86.3%
2019	59.83	41^st	121	66.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Virginia City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	54.15	39^th	108	63.9%

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Rank History for White students at Virginia City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	79.65	10^th	78	87.2%
2018	34.58	69^th	100	31.0%
2019	50.02	53^rd	117	54.7%
2022	46.58	33^rd	66	50.0%

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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.

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Virginia City High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	115	0	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	125
1990	71	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	-1	73
1991	85	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	91
1992	102	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
1993	116	1	3	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	127
1994	131	2	3	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	144
1995	133	3	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	144
1996	133	3	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	144
1997	145	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	149
1998	140	0	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1999	134	1	2	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	153
2000	127	1	3	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	147
2001	127	1	4	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	149
2002	107	1	6	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	133
2003	107	1	6	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	133
2004	116	0	7	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	137
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	153	153
2006	130	1	6	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	150
2007	138	1	6	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	154
2008	132	2	3	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	151
2009	140	3	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2010	141	3	0	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	159
2011	122	1	2	12	2	1	10	0	150
2012	108	3	1	12	3	2	5	0	134
2013	107	1	2	13	4	2	4	0	133
2014	91	3	1	12	4	4	6	0	121
2015	98	3	0	11	5	2	2	0	121
2016	99	1	1	14	3	2	4	0	124
2017	102	1	2	13	2	2	6	0	128
2018	104	0	4	11	4	1	4	0	128
2019	105	0	4	12	1	1	4	0	127
2020	107	0	3	19	0	0	5	0	134
2021	126	1	3	20	0	0	6	0	156
2022	122	0	1	29	0	0	4	0	156
2023	114	1	2	24	0	0	9	0	150

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 Virginia City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	125	11.0	11.3	5.6
1990	73	10.0	7.3	6.8
1991	91	11.0	8.2	6.6
1992	107	11.0	9.7	n/a
1993	127	11.0	11.5	n/a
1994	144	11.0	13.1	n/a
1995	144	12.0	12.0	n/a
1996	144	12.0	12.0	n/a
1997	149	13.0	11.5	n/a
1998	152	13.0	11.7	n/a
1999	153	13.5	11.3	n/a
2000	147	14.0	10.5	n/a
2001	149	12.0	12.4	n/a
2002	133	11.0	12.1	n/a
2003	133	11.0	12.1	n/a
2004	137	14.2	9.6	n/a
2005	153	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	150	11.0	13.6	n/a
2007	154	12.6	12.2	n/a
2008	151	11.8	12.8	4
2009	155	14.3	10.8	n/a
2010	159	13.4	11.8	n/a
2011	150	12.3	12.1	0
2012	134	11.8	11.3	0
2013	133	11.4	11.6	n/a
2014	121	12.0	10.0	n/a
2015	121	12.0	10.0	n/a
2016	124	12.0	10.3	n/a
2017	128	13.0	9.8	27.3
2018	128	9.0	14.2	32
2019	127	14.0	9.0	22
2020	134	20.0	6.7	23.9
2021	156	20.0	7.8	25.6
2022	156	n/a	n/a	26.9
2023	150	10.5	14.2	34

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 Virginia City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	125	11.0	11.3	5.6
1990	73	10.0	7.3	6.8
1991	91	11.0	8.2	6.6
1992	107	11.0	9.7	n/a
1993	127	11.0	11.5	n/a
1994	144	11.0	13.1	n/a
1995	144	12.0	12.0	n/a
1996	144	12.0	12.0	n/a
1997	149	13.0	11.5	n/a
1998	152	13.0	11.7	n/a
1999	153	13.5	11.3	n/a
2000	147	14.0	10.5	n/a
2001	149	12.0	12.4	n/a
2002	133	11.0	12.1	n/a
2003	133	11.0	12.1	n/a
2004	137	14.2	9.6	n/a
2005	153	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	150	11.0	13.6	n/a
2007	154	12.6	12.2	n/a
2008	151	11.8	12.8	4
2009	155	14.3	10.8	n/a
2010	159	13.4	11.8	n/a
2011	150	12.3	12.1	0
2012	134	11.8	11.3	0
2013	133	11.4	11.6	n/a
2014	121	12.0	10.0	n/a
2015	121	12.0	10.0	n/a
2016	124	12.0	10.3	n/a
2017	128	13.0	9.8	27.3
2018	128	9.0	14.2	32
2019	127	14.0	9.0	22
2020	134	20.0	6.7	23.9
2021	156	20.0	7.8	25.6
2022	156	n/a	n/a	26.9
2023	150	10.5	14.2	34

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 Virginia City High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$794 (5.3%)	$14,298 (94.7%)	$15,092
2020	$835 (5.5%)	$14,474 (94.5%)	$15,309
2021	$869 (6.6%)	$12,360 (93.4%)	$13,229
2022	$1,234 (6.9%)	$16,658 (93.1%)	$17,892

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Virginia City High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 22^nd of 136 High schools	Ranks 28^th of 96 High schools	13%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Virginia City High School)	54.8	29.7	25.1%
10th Grade Science (Storey)	54.8	29.7	25.1%
10th Grade Science (Nevada)	20.9	13.8	7.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Virginia City High School)	33.3	34.1	0.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Storey)	33.3	34.1	0.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	25.5	20.5	5%
11th Grade English (Virginia City High School)	61.9	60	1.9%
11th Grade English (Storey)	61.9	60	1.9%
11th Grade English (Nevada)	46.7	45.9	0.8%
All Grades Science (Virginia City High School)	54.8	29.7	25.1%
All Grades Science (Storey)	54.8	29.7	25.1%
All Grades Science (Nevada)	26.9	20.1	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	127	150	18.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	12	24	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	105	114	8.6%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22%	34%	12%

Schools Near Virginia City High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	EOC Science Exam Science (2024)			SBAC Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science 9th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science 10th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science All Grades	SBAC Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Virginia City High School	Public	9-12	95 South R Street	Virginia City	89440	Storey County	Storey	No	No	No	No	(775) 847-0992	150	11	14.2	34.0%	114 (76.0%)	1 (0.7%)	24 (16.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)								(n/a)		51.4					$17,892	$1,234	$16,658
Dayton High School	Public	9-12	335 Dayton Valley Road	Dayton	89403	Lyon County	Lyon	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 246-6240	748	33	22.4	29.3%	481 (64.3%)	3 (0.4%)	205 (27.4%)	7 (0.9%)	13 (1.7%)	7 (0.9%)	32 (4.3%)	18	79^th of 97 public high schools	18.6%		21.3	76^th of 96 public high schools	20.8%	3	12.6	28.9	11.8		11.6		$10,787	$1,262	$9,525
Damonte Ranch High School	Public	9-12	10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy	Reno	89521	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 851-5656	1,910	82	23.4	29.6%	883 (46.2%)	54 (2.8%)	713 (37.3%)	124 (6.5%)	11 (0.6%)	11 (0.6%)	112 (5.9%)	49.1	47^th of 97 public high schools	51.5%		60.2	38^th of 96 public high schools	60.4%	9	26.0	42.6	26.9		26.7		$8,334	$567	$7,767
Galena High School	Public	9-12	3600 Butch Cassidy Way	Reno	89511	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 851-5630	1,254	48	26.2	14.0%	867 (69.1%)	11 (0.9%)	230 (18.3%)	54 (4.3%)	9 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	81 (6.5%)	90.5	10^th of 97 public high schools	89.7%		81.2	20^th of 96 public high schools	79.2%	10	46.3	75.1	40.7		38.7		$9,484	$670	$8,814
Carson High School	Public	9-12	1111 N. Saliman Rd.	Carson City	89701	Carson City	Carson City	No	No	No	No	(775) 283-1600	2,289	101	22.7	39.3%	1,000 (43.7%)	18 (0.8%)	1,082 (47.3%)	50 (2.2%)	51 (2.2%)	7 (0.3%)	80 (3.5%)	41	54^th of 97 public high schools	44.3%		53.1	42^nd of 96 public high schools	56.3%	12	18.4	40.0	26.2		25.5		$9,934	$964	$8,970
Nevada Connections Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	555 Double Eagle Court Suite 1	Reno	89521	Washoe County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(775) 826-4200	1,000	32	30.9	48.1%	422 (42.2%)	112 (11.2%)	305 (30.5%)	29 (2.9%)	6 (0.6%)	13 (1.3%)	113 (11.3%)	24.6	72^nd of 97 public high schools	25.8%		34.7	58^th of 96 public high schools	39.6%	14	6.2	38.1		17.7	17.7		$7,823	$1,170	$6,653
Pioneer Academy	Public	6-12	202 E. Corbett St.	Carson City	89706	Carson City	Carson City	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 283-1300	206	12	17.1	98.5%	119 (57.8%)	3 (1.5%)	54 (26.2%)	2 (1.0%)	11 (5.3%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (7.3%)								(n/a)		41.2				53.8	$13,100	$3,336	$9,764
Nevada State High School II Meadowwood	Public, Charter	11-12	7530 Longley Lane Suite 103	Reno	89511	Washoe County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 953-2600	34			14.7%	19 (55.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (29.4%)	3 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$4,534	$934	$3,600
Coral Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6275 Neil Rd	Reno	89511	Washoe County	Washoe County	Yes	No	No	No	(775) 829-4601	343			20.1%	106 (30.9%)	13 (3.8%)	124 (36.2%)	75 (21.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.7%)	92.4	8^th of 97 public high schools	91.8%		94.5	5^th of 96 public high schools	94.8%	3	45.8	71.1	52.3		52.7		$9,699	$727	$8,973
Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical	Public, Magnet	9-12	380 Edison Way	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	Yes	No	No	(775) 327-3920	530	29	18.4	18.9%	289 (54.5%)	4 (0.8%)	153 (28.9%)	36 (6.8%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	41 (7.7%)	91.5	9^th of 97 public high schools	90.7%		95.3	4^th of 96 public high schools	95.8%	5	44.6	72.9	46.8		47.8		$10,854	$493	$10,361

Frequently Asked Questions about Virginia City High School

What schools feed into Virginia City High School?

Virginia City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hillside Elementary School
Elementary : Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
Middle : Virginia City Middle School

How many students attend Virginia City High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended Virginia City High School.

What is the racial makeup of Virginia City High School?

Students at Virginia City High School are 76% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Virginia City High School in?

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