Enrollment
131
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Virginia City, NV
Virginia City High School
Federal NCES profile for Virginia City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320045000199
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia City High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Virginia City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia City High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia City High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Virginia City, NV.
School address
District: Storey County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320045000199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virginia City High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Virginia City High School
Virginia City High School is a mid-sized high school in Virginia City, Nevada, enrolling 131 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.1:1, Virginia City High School is leaner than roughly 89% of Nevada schools and 36% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.0% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 131 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 37/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 131 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Storey County School District spends $20,561 per pupil, 25% above the Nevada average, a better-resourced district than most.
Storey County School District also operates Hugh Gallagher Elementary School (118 students) and Virginia City Middle School (106 students) alongside Virginia City 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 Virginia City High School compares
Virginia City 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 36% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 66% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 11% in Nevada - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$20,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,454
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Virginia City High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Storey County School District, which includes Virginia City High School.
$20,561
Per student
+25%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.0%
State 83.1%
Federal 5.9%
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 Virginia City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Gallagher Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high 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 (~131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Virginia City High School
How many students attend Virginia City High School?
Virginia City High School has 131 students enrolled. It is a high school in Virginia City, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia City High School is 13.1:1, which is 36% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 17% lower 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 Virginia City High School?
26.0% of students at Virginia City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia City High School?
The largest demographic group at Virginia City High School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Virginia City, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia City High School?
Virginia City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Virginia City High School rank among public schools in Virginia City?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia City High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Virginia City, 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 Virginia City on the city page.
Is Virginia City High School a good school?
Virginia City High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Nevada schools. 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 Storey County School District?
Besides Virginia City High School, Storey County School District also operates Hugh Gallagher Elementary School (118 students), Virginia City Middle School (106 students), and Hillside Elementary School (37 students). See the Storey County School District district page for the complete list.
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