Virgin Valley HS

Clark County
820 Valley View Dr
Mesquite, NV 89027
765 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Virgin Valley High School, located in the desert city of Mesquite, Nevada, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. As a member of the Clark County School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community pride and its central role in the social and extracurricular life of Mesquite. The school campus serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various pathways for career and technical education.

Beyond academics, Virgin Valley High School is highly recognized for its spirited athletic programs—the "Bulldogs"—which play a significant role in fostering school identity and community engagement. The school strives to balance its small-town atmosphere with the resources of a large district, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or entering the workforce. It remains a focal point for local events and student development in the northeastern corner of Nevada.
765
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    391 (51.2%)
  • White
    325 (42.5%)
  • Two or More
    21 (2.7%)
  • Black
    11 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    11 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
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: Clark County
Phone: (702)346-2780
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 765
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 754
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 9 201
Grade 10 187
Grade 11 192
Grade 12 181
Ungraded 4
Gender Ratio
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