Mineral County High School

Mineral
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
128 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mineral County High School, located in Hawthorne, Nevada, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Mineral County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic achievement with character development. It serves a small, tight-knit population, often acting as a central hub for student athletes, local extracurricular activities, and community events within the historic desert town of Hawthorne.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Despite its remote location, the school emphasizes traditional academic standards while leveraging district resources to provide students with essential tools for learning. Through its commitment to student growth and its role as a focal point for local families, Mineral County High School strives to maintain a supportive culture that helps students navigate the challenges and opportunities of their rural environment.
128
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    74 (57.8%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (24.2%)
  • Two or More
    10 (7.8%)
  • Black
    6 (4.7%)
  • Asian
    4 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.3%)
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: Mineral
Phone: (775)945-3332
Website: http://www.nvmcsd.org/our-schools/mineral-county-high-school
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 128
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 34
Grade 10 33
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 32
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio