Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, Mineral 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 46:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mineral County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mineral County High School's student population of 138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 86% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mineral County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mineral County High School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
19:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
22%
45%
Black
4%
12%
White
60%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mineral County High School's ranking?
Mineral County High School is ranked #552 out of 692 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mineral County High School?
The graduation rate of Mineral County High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mineral County High School?
138 students attend Mineral County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mineral County High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mineral County High School?
Mineral County High School has a student ration of 46:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Mineral County High School offer ?
Mineral County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mineral County High School part of?
Mineral County High School is part of Mineral School District.
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