Pyramid Lake High School

Pyramid Lake High School
711 State Street
Nixon, NV 89424
123 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Pyramid Lake High School, located in Nixon, Nevada, serves as the educational hub for the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. As a public institution operating under the jurisdiction of the Washoe County School District, the school is deeply integrated with the local tribal community. Its curriculum is designed not only to meet state academic standards but also to honor and preserve the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Paiute people, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that values both modern academics and indigenous identity.

The school is known for its small, supportive learning environment, which fosters strong relationships between students and faculty. By emphasizing personalized instruction and community involvement, Pyramid Lake High School aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that leads to college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Through its commitment to student-centered learning and cultural stewardship, the school plays a vital role in empowering the next generation of tribal leaders and citizens.
123
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    123 (100.0%)
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: Pyramid Lake High School
Phone: (775)574-1016
Website: http://www.pyramidlakeschools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 120
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 6 16
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 23
Grade 9 15
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 17
Grade 12 18
Gender Ratio