Serving 81 students in grades 9-12, Round Mountain 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Round Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Round Mountain High School's student population of 81 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Round Mountain 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 Round Mountain High School is 0.42, 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
#552 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
15%
45%
Black
n/a
12%
White
75%
27%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Round Mountain High School's ranking?
Round Mountain High School is ranked #552 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Round Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Round Mountain High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Round Mountain High School?
81 students attend Round Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Round Mountain High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Round Mountain High School?
Round Mountain High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Round Mountain High School offer ?
Round Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Round Mountain High School part of?
Round Mountain High School is part of Nye School District.
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