Virgin Valley High School is a high school in Mesquite, Nevada under the jurisdiction of the Clark County School District.
Serving 780 students in grades 9-12, Virgin Valley 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virgin Valley High School's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1911
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Virgin Valley 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 Virgin Valley High School is 0.57, 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
#396 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
52%
45%
Black
1%
12%
White
41%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virgin Valley High School's ranking?
Virgin Valley High School is ranked #396 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virgin Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Virgin Valley High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Virgin Valley High School?
780 students attend Virgin Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Virgin Valley High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virgin Valley High School?
Virgin Valley High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Virgin Valley High School offer ?
Virgin Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Virgin Valley High School part of?
Virgin Valley High School is part of Clark County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/12/2019
Two out of five stars because it doesn''t have a nice gym is stupid. Look at the stats above. This school is great.
2 2/24/2016
this school is crappy. I would not recommend going here. We need a new gym!
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