BATTLE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Battle Mountain High School is a public high school that is part of the Lander school district, located in Battle Mountain, NV with about 280 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Battle Mountain High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Battle Mountain High School, located in the rural community of Battle Mountain, Nevada, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Lander County School District. As a smaller school situated in a high-desert mining region, it acts as a central hub for the local community, fostering an environment where students, staff, and families often maintain close-knit relationships. The school provides a traditional comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the regional workforce, which is heavily influenced by the local mining and agricultural industries.
Beyond its academic offerings, Battle Mountain High School is well-known for its active role in community engagement and extracurricular participation. The school’s athletic programs and student organizations are focal points of local pride, helping to bridge the gap between classroom learning and community involvement. While the school operates within a geographically isolated area, it emphasizes a supportive educational atmosphere that aims to provide students with the resources necessary to succeed in a changing global economy while maintaining the unique spirit of their small-town heritage.
For more information, contact Battle Mountain High School at (775) 635-5436 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
BATTLE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Battle Mountain, NV with about 280 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lander
- Total Students:
- 280
- Teachers:
- 19
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 280 students
- White
- 58.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.