Lahontan Valley Alternative High School serves 92 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
9%
45%
Black
1%
12%
White
67%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lahontan Valley Alternative High School?
92 students attend Lahontan Valley Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lahontan Valley Alternative High School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lahontan Valley Alternative High School?
Lahontan Valley Alternative High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Lahontan Valley Alternative High School offer ?
Lahontan Valley Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lahontan Valley Alternative High School part of?
Lahontan Valley Alternative High School is part of Churchill County School District.
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