Serving 108 students in grades 9-12, Beatty High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beatty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Beatty High School's student population of 108 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beatty High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beatty High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
70%
44%
Black
3%
12%
White
23%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beatty High School's ranking?
Beatty High School is ranked #484 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beatty High School?
The graduation rate of Beatty High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Beatty High School?
108 students attend Beatty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Beatty High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beatty High School?
Beatty High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Beatty High School offer ?
Beatty High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Beatty High School part of?
Beatty High School is part of Nye County School District.
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