Virgin Valley High School

820 Valley View Dr
Mesquite, NV 89027
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 766 students in grades 9-12, Virgin Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Virgin Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Virgin Valley High School's student population of 766 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
766 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Virgin Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virgin Valley High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NV)
#334 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
26%
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35-39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
53%
44%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
39%
29%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
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Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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80-84%
80%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
70%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Virgin Valley High School's ranking?
Virgin Valley High School is ranked #334 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virgin Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Virgin Valley High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 80%.
How many students attend Virgin Valley High School?
766 students attend Virgin Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Virgin Valley High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Virgin Valley High School offer ?
Virgin Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Virgin Valley High School part of?
Virgin Valley High School is part of Clark County School District.

School Reviews

5   8/12/2019
Two out of five stars because it doesn''t have a nice gym is stupid. Look at the stats above. This school is great.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - NotNick
2   2/24/2016
this school is crappy. I would not recommend going here. We need a new gym!
- Posted by Teacher - mleav

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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