C O BASTIAN (CALIENTE YOUTH CENTER)

C O Bastian (Caliente Youth Center) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lincoln school district, located in Caliente, NV with about 116 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 11 teachers, C O Bastian (Caliente Youth Center) has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

C.O. Bastian High School is a specialized educational facility located within the Caliente Youth Center in Caliente, Nevada. As part of the Lincoln County School District, the school serves students who are residents of the youth center, providing a structured academic environment tailored to the unique needs of a juvenile justice setting. The school is committed to maintaining educational continuity, ensuring that students have access to core curriculum and high school credit recovery programs despite the challenges of their residential circumstances.

The educational model at C.O. Bastian emphasizes individual progress and credit attainment, aiming to prepare students for either graduation or a successful transition back to their home school districts. By integrating professional teaching staff with the security and rehabilitative goals of the Caliente Youth Center, the school seeks to foster personal growth, academic responsibility, and a positive outlook for the students' future educational or vocational pursuits.

For more information, contact C O Bastian (Caliente Youth Center) at (775) 726-8250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.