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Battle Mountain High School

425 Weaver Ave, Battle Mountain, NV 89820LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 08–12Non-Charter
294
Students
Total enrolled
87%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$15,250
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 23% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 294 students in grades 08–12 in Battle Mountain, Nevada.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,250 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
19.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Battle Mountain High School is a mid-sized high in Battle Mountain, Nevada, serving grades 08–12 with 294 students. The district invests $15,250 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Battle Mountain High School

294
Total Students
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
40%
Free Lunch
16
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (08–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution147 male · 147 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility40%
National avg 52% · 117 students
Student Composition
59%
33%
Asian1%
White59%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320024000163

Academic Outcomes at Battle Mountain High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
85-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
87%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,250Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,250
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,710
Student Support$2,897
Administration$1,830
Operations$2,287
Other$1,525
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,250 spent per student, an estimated $6,756 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
State government
70.1%
Local (property tax)
1.5%
Federal programs
28.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Battle Mountain Elementary SchoolAustin Combined Schools
↓
Middle
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades08 – 12
Location—
CountyLander County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)635-5436
NCES ID: 320024000163
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Battle Mountain seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elem
Battle Mountain Elementary School
440 students · PK–04
48% FRL
Mid
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
314 students · 05–08
43% FRL
Elem
Austin Combined Schools
11 students · PK–08
27% FRL
Other
Lander County Adult Ed
0 students · AE–AE
District School Rankings
Location
425 Weaver Ave, Battle Mountain, NV 89820
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.