VIRGIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Virgin Valley High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Mesquite, NV with about 735 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Virgin Valley High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Virgin Valley High School, located in the desert city of Mesquite, Nevada, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. As a member of the Clark County School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community pride and its central role in the social and extracurricular life of Mesquite. The school campus serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various pathways for career and technical education.
Beyond academics, Virgin Valley High School is highly recognized for its spirited athletic programs—the "Bulldogs"—which play a significant role in fostering school identity and community engagement. The school strives to balance its small-town atmosphere with the resources of a large district, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or entering the workforce. It remains a focal point for local events and student development in the northeastern corner of Nevada.
For more information, contact Virgin Valley High School at (702) 346-2780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-2780
VIRGIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mesquite, NV with about 735 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clark County
- Total Students:
- 735
- Teachers:
- 37
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 735 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 47.1%
- White
- 45.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.