Eureka County High School

Eureka
1 Vandal Way
Eureka, NV 89316
156 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Eureka County High School, located at #1 Vandal Way in Eureka, Nevada, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for its rural community. As part of the Eureka County School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local area, reflecting the values and needs of a small-town population. The school takes pride in its identity as the "Vandals," fostering a sense of school spirit and community engagement that is typical of high schools in remote Nevada regions.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience despite its smaller student population, offering a range of core curriculum subjects, extracurricular activities, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. By maintaining a close-knit campus environment, Eureka County High School focuses on personalized attention for its students, leveraging its position as a central hub for the town to support local youth through sports, academic clubs, and community-focused initiatives.
156
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    113 (72.4%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (19.2%)
  • American Indian
    7 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.6%)
  • Black
    2 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Eureka
Phone: (775)237-5361
Website: http://eurekacountyhs.ss8.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 22
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 23
Grade 9 36
Grade 10 23
Grade 11 27
Grade 12 28
Gender Ratio