Churchill County High School is located in Fallon, Churchill County, Nevada. The building was built in 1917, and was opened in 1920.
Serving 1,025 students in grades 9-12, Churchill County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,025 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Churchill County High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Fallon, NV, encompassing approximately 5,024.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the zone reaching up to 76.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Churchill County High School's student population of 1,025 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,025 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1917
School Rankings
Churchill County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Churchill County High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#365 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Greenwave
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churchill County High School's ranking?
Churchill County High School is ranked #365 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Churchill County High School?
The graduation rate of Churchill County High School is 87%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Churchill County High School?
1,025 students attend Churchill County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Churchill County High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Churchill County High School?
Churchill County High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Churchill County High School offer ?
Churchill County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Churchill County High School part of?
Churchill County High School is part of Churchill School District.
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