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Pyramid Lake High School

Nevada · Public School District
1
Schools
127
Students
—
Per-Pupil Spend
97.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+45pp vs nat'l
49.5%
Graduation Rate
-37.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pyramid Lake High School is a public school district in Nevada serving 127 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school. Its graduation rate of 49.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pyramid Lake High School06–12127
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure—
National avg $14,347
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
127
Students
98%
Free Lunch
—
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate49.5%
Opportunity Score32/100
StateNevada →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 49.5%, graduation is 37.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
98% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pyramid Lake High School?
Pyramid Lake High School has 1 public school, serving a total of 127 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pyramid Lake High School?
The graduation rate is 49.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pyramid Lake High School?
98% of students in Pyramid Lake High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pyramid Lake High School?
No, Pyramid Lake High School does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pyramid Lake High School serve?
Pyramid Lake High School serves grades 6 through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pyramid Lake High School?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pyramid Lake High School is 32/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.