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Pyramid Lake High School

711 State Street, Nixon, NV 89424Pyramid Lake High School →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
127
Students
Total enrolled
50%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 43% vs nat'l
9.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 37% vs nat'l
32/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 37% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 127 students in grades 06–12 in Nixon, Nevada.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 32th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
9.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Pyramid Lake High School is a small high in Nixon, Nevada, serving grades 06–12 with 127 students. About 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 32/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Pyramid Lake High School

127
Total Students
9.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
98%
Free Lunch
13
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution68 male · 59 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility98%
National avg 52% · 124 students
Student Composition
100%
Native American100%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 590006100137

Academic Outcomes at Pyramid Lake High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
40-59
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
50%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
32
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 32th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 4th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 89424

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 50% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (32/100) — national median is 50
  • 98% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyWashoe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPyramid Lake High School →
Phone: (775)574-1016
NCES ID: 590006100137
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Nixon seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Pyramid Lake High School
No other schools found
District School Rankings
Location
711 State Street, Nixon, NV 89424
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.