Pyramid Lake High School (2025 Ranking)

Pyramid Lake High School

711 State Street
Nixon, NV 89424

Pyramid Lake High School serves 138 students in grades 6-12.

The percentage of students achieving is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving is 11-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 138 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
: ≥80%
: ≤10%
: 11-19%
: ≤20%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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Pyramid Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category

Attribute

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Student Attention

Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

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Pyramid Lake High School's student population of 138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 61% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Total Students

138 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Pyramid Lake High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Pyramid Lake High School by grade.

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The 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.

This School

State Level (NV)

≤10%

28%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pyramid Lake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

11-19%

44%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pyramid Lake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

≤20%

26%

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

19:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pyramid Lake High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

100%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

45%

Black

n/a

12%

White

n/a

27%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.00

0.71

≥80%

82%

This chart displays graduation rate of Pyramid Lake High School and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

98%

80%

This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pyramid Lake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Pyramid Lake High School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 28% NV state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).

What is the graduation rate of Pyramid Lake High School?

The graduation rate of Pyramid Lake High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.

How many students attend Pyramid Lake High School?

138 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 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.

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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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 138 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
: ≥80%
: ≤10%
: 11-19%
: ≤20%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education