Enrollment
309
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Mountain, NV
Battle Mountain High School
Federal NCES profile for Battle Mountain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320024000163
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Battle Mountain High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Battle Mountain · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Battle Mountain High School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Mountain High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Battle Mountain, NV.
School address
District: Lander County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320024000163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Battle Mountain High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Battle Mountain High School
Battle Mountain High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Battle Mountain, Nevada, enrolling 309 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #29, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Battle Mountain's public schools, it stands alongside Battle Mountain Elementary School (432 students): Battle Mountain High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.6:1 vs 25.4:1).
Lander County School District also operates Battle Mountain Elementary School (432 students) and Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School (310 students) alongside Battle Mountain High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Battle Mountain High School compares
Battle Mountain High School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 54% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 64% in Nevada - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,752
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Battle Mountain High School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lander County School District, which includes Battle Mountain High School.
$14,752
Per student
-10%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.5%
State 70.1%
Federal 28.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Battle Mountain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin Combined Schools | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battle Mountain High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Battle Mountain
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Battle Mountain High School
How many students attend Battle Mountain High School?
Battle Mountain High School has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Battle Mountain, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Mountain High School is 20.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Battle Mountain High School?
35.4% of students at Battle Mountain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battle Mountain High School?
The largest demographic group at Battle Mountain High School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Battle Mountain, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battle Mountain High School?
Battle Mountain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Battle Mountain High School rank among public schools in Battle Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Mountain High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Battle Mountain, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Battle Mountain on the city page.
Is Battle Mountain High School a good school?
Battle Mountain High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lander County School District?
Besides Battle Mountain High School, Lander County School District also operates Battle Mountain Elementary School (432 students), Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School (310 students), and Austin Combined Schools (8 students). See the Lander County School District district page for the complete list.
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