- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pahrump, NV
Pahrump Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Pahrump Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320036000192
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pahrump Valley High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Pahrump · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pahrump Valley High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pahrump Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pahrump, NV.
School address
District: Nye County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320036000192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Pahrump Valley High School held near 1,349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 320036000192 · Pahrump, NV High · MID · TRAD
1,333 enr · 26.1:1 · 97.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosemary Clarke Middle School (1,030 students)
Pahrump Valley High School held near 1,349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Pahrump Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pahrump Valley High School
1,333 students
- Rosemary Clark
Rosemary Clarke Middle School
1,030 students
- Floyd Elementa
Floyd Elementary School
578 students
- Manse Elementa
Manse Elementary School
535 students
- J G Johnson El 502
J G Johnson Elementary School
502 students
- Hafen Elementa 413
Hafen Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Pahrump Valley High School reports 1,333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pahrump Valley High School compares
Pahrump 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,333 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,333
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 87% in Nevada - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$14,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Pahrump Valley High School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Nye County School District reports $14,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pahrump Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Clarke Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manse Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J G Johnson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hafen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pahrump Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Pahrump
2 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.
Similar enrollment (~1,333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pahrump Valley High School
How many students attend Pahrump Valley High School?
Pahrump Valley High School has 1,333 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pahrump, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,362 (2022-23) → 1,349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahrump Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pahrump Valley High School is 26.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pahrump Valley High School?
97.6% of students at Pahrump Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pahrump Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Pahrump Valley High School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Pahrump, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pahrump Valley High School?
Pahrump Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Pahrump Valley High School rank among high schools in Pahrump?
By Resource Investment Index, Pahrump Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pahrump, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pahrump on the city page.
What other schools are in Nye County School District?
Besides Pahrump Valley High School, Nye County School District also operates Rosemary Clarke Middle School (1,030 students), Floyd Elementary School (578 students), and Manse Elementary School (535 students). See the Nye County School District district page for the complete list.