Pyramid Lake High School serves 126 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 16:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pyramid Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pyramid Lake High School's student population of 126 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pyramid Lake High School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
29%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≤20%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
70%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NV state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pyramid Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Pyramid Lake High School is 20%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pyramid Lake High School?
126 students attend Pyramid Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pyramid Lake High School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pyramid Lake High School?
Pyramid Lake High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pyramid Lake High School offer ?
Pyramid Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pyramid Lake High School part of?
Pyramid Lake High School is part of Pyramid Lake High School District.
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