- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Mesquite, NV
Virgin Valley Hs
Federal NCES profile for Virgin Valley Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000111
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virgin Valley Hs earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 97.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Virgin Valley Hs has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virgin Valley Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mesquite, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Virgin Valley Hs held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 320006000111 · Mesquite, NV High · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 20.7:1 · 97.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Virgin Valley Hs held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Virgin Valley Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adult Educatio
Adult Education Programs
4,559 students
- Nv Learning Ac
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
3,352 students
- Desert Oasis H
Desert Oasis Hs
3,300 students
- Sierra Vista H
Sierra Vista Hs
3,255 students
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
3,203 students
- This school 765
Virgin Valley Hs
765 students
What this shows Virgin Valley Hs reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virgin Valley Hs compares
Virgin Valley Hs 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.3% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.3%
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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 65% in Nevada - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$11,569
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
White 42.5%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Virgin Valley Hs is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Clark County School District reports $11,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virgin Valley Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Programs | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Nv Learning Academy J-Shs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virgin Valley Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virgin Valley Hs
How many students attend Virgin Valley Hs?
Virgin Valley Hs has 765 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mesquite, NV. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virgin Valley Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Virgin Valley Hs is 20.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virgin Valley Hs?
97.3% of students at Virgin Valley Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virgin Valley Hs?
The largest demographic group at Virgin Valley Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Mesquite, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virgin Valley Hs?
Virgin Valley Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Virgin Valley Hs rank among public schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Virgin Valley Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mesquite, 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 Clark County School District?
Besides Virgin Valley Hs, Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students), Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students), and Desert Oasis Hs (3,300 students). See the Clark County School District district page for the complete list.