- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hawthorne, NV
Mineral County High School
Federal NCES profile for Mineral County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320033000183
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mineral County High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 128
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mineral County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hawthorne, NV.
School address
District: Mineral County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320033000183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mineral County High School shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 138 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 1.8 → 3.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 320033000183 · Hawthorne, NV High · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawthorne Elementary (267 students)
Mineral County High School shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 138 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 1.8 → 3.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Mineral County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hawthorne Elem
Hawthorne Elementary
267 students
- This school
Mineral County High School
128 students
- Hawthorne Juni 80
Hawthorne Junior High
80 students
- Schurz Element 59
Schurz Elementary
59 students
- Mineral County 5
Mineral County Adult Education
5 students
What this shows Mineral County High School reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mineral County High School compares
Mineral County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 30% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
63.3%
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
$18,490
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,469
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 4.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Mineral County High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mineral County School District reports $18,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mineral County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hawthorne Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Schurz Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mineral County Adult Education | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mineral County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Hawthorne
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Mineral County High School
How many students attend Mineral County High School?
Mineral County High School has 128 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hawthorne, NV. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 138 (2023-24), down 9.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mineral County High School?
100.0% of students at Mineral County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mineral County High School?
The largest demographic group at Mineral County High School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mineral County High School?
Mineral County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mineral County High School rank among public schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Mineral County High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hawthorne, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mineral County School District?
Besides Mineral County High School, Mineral County School District also operates Hawthorne Elementary (267 students), Hawthorne Junior High (80 students), and Schurz Elementary (59 students). See the Mineral County School District district page for the complete list.