Pahrump Valley High School

Nye
501 E Calvada Blvd
Pahrump, NV 89048
1,333 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Pahrump Valley High School, located in Pahrump, Nevada, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Nye County School District. As the primary high school for the Pahrump community, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a balance between core educational standards and extracurricular engagement, encouraging students to participate in various athletic programs, clubs, and vocational pathways designed to prepare them for life after graduation.

Beyond its academic offerings, Pahrump Valley High School plays a significant role in the local community, reflecting the values and spirit of the surrounding area. The administration and faculty strive to cultivate a culture of growth, aiming to equip students with the critical thinking skills and technical knowledge necessary for higher education or the workforce. By utilizing their official school portal, the administration keeps parents and the community informed about campus initiatives, academic performance, and school-wide events, maintaining a commitment to transparency and student success.
1,333
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    671 (50.4%)
  • Hispanic
    465 (34.9%)
  • Two or More
    94 (7.1%)
  • Black
    56 (4.2%)
  • Asian
    21 (1.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    14 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    11 (0.8%)
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: Nye
Phone: (775)727-7737
Website: http://pvalley-hs.nye.k12.nv.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,333
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 9 342
Grade 10 359
Grade 11 325
Grade 12 299
Ungraded 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pathways High School
Nye
123 Students
2765 Mt. Charleston Drive
Pahrump, NV 89048 (0.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th