PERSHING COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (AND ALTERNATIVE ED)
Pershing County High School (and alternative ed) is a public high school that is part of the Pershing school district, located in Lovelock, NV with about 206 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 17 teachers, Pershing County High School (and alternative ed) has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Pershing County High School, located in Lovelock, Nevada, serves as the primary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As a small-town school, it fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community spirit. The school provides a standard comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce, typically supported by a variety of extracurricular activities and athletics that remain central to the local culture.
In addition to its traditional high school program, the campus incorporates an alternative education component, reflecting the district's commitment to supporting diverse learning needs. This alternative pathway is designed to offer a more flexible academic setting for students who may require a different pace or style of instruction to reach graduation. By housing these services on the same campus, Pershing County High School aims to ensure that all students in the area—regardless of their academic challenges—have access to the resources and support necessary to earn their diplomas and prepare for their futures.
For more information, contact Pershing County High School (and alternative ed) at (775) 273-2625 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lovelock, NV 89419
(775) 273-2625
PERSHING COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (AND ALTERNATIVE ED) is a public school in Lovelock, NV with about 206 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pershing
- Total Students:
- 206
- Teachers:
- 17
- 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 206 students
- White
- 48.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 35.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.