- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alamo, NV
Pahranagat Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Pahranagat Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320027000171
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pahranagat Valley High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Alamo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pahranagat Valley High School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pahranagat Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alamo, NV.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320027000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Pahranagat Valley High School held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 320027000171 · Alamo, NV High · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 18:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Panaca Elementary School (193 students)
Pahranagat Valley High School held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Pahranagat Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Panaca Element
Panaca Elementary School
193 students
- Pahranagat Val
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
161 students
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
151 students
- This school
Pahranagat Valley High School
90 students
- Caliente Eleme
Caliente Elementary School
87 students
- Meadow Valley 77
Meadow Valley Middle School
77 students
What this shows Pahranagat Valley High School reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pahranagat Valley High School compares
Pahranagat Valley High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 12% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 63% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 48% in Nevada - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,711
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Pahranagat Valley High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lincoln County School District reports $16,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pahranagat Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panaca Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caliente Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pahranagat Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pahranagat Valley High School
How many students attend Pahranagat Valley High School?
Pahranagat Valley High School has 90 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alamo, NV. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahranagat Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pahranagat Valley High School is 18:1, which is 12% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pahranagat Valley High School?
28.6% of students at Pahranagat Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pahranagat Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Pahranagat Valley High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Alamo, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pahranagat Valley High School?
Pahranagat Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pahranagat Valley High School rank among public schools in Alamo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pahranagat Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alamo, 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 Lincoln County School District?
Besides Pahranagat Valley High School, Lincoln County School District also operates Panaca Elementary School (193 students), Pahranagat Valley Elementary School (161 students), and Lincoln County High School (151 students). See the Lincoln County School District district page for the complete list.