- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320045000199
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Virginia City · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Virginia City High School shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 320045000199 · Virginia City, NV High · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 13.1:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hugh Gallagher Elementary School (118 students)
Virginia City High School shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Virginia City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Virginia City High School
131 students
- Hugh Gallagher
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
118 students
- Virginia City
Virginia City Middle School
106 students
- Hillside Eleme 37
Hillside Elementary School
37 students
What this shows Virginia City High School reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia City High School compares
Virginia City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$20,563
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Storey County School District reports $20,563 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~131 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), down 21.
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.