High Schools in Lander

Summary:

The Lander area is home to a single public high school, Battle Mountain High School, which serves grades 9-12. As the only high school option in the region, Battle Mountain High School plays a crucial role in the educational landscape of Lander.

Battle Mountain High School has faced some challenges in recent years, as evidenced by its below-average statewide ranking and 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by test scores in science, math, and English, falls short of both the Lander School District and Nevada state averages. Additionally, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.6% may be contributing to its lower academic outcomes.

Despite these challenges, Battle Mountain High School does have some positive attributes. The school's graduation rate of 81.6% is reasonably high, and its per-student spending of $15,017 is relatively substantial. However, it remains unclear how these funds are being utilized to support student learning and address the school's areas of concern. Overall, Battle Mountain High School appears to be the primary high school option for students in the Lander area, and its performance and outcomes will be crucial in shaping the educational opportunities available to the local community.

District Detail

450 E. 6th Street
Battle Mountain, NV 89820

(775) 635-2886

SchoolDigger Rank:
9^th of 12 Nevada districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,059

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT English (2025)	EOC Science Exam Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Battle Mountain High School	Public	9-12	425 Weaver Ave	Battle Mountain	89820	Lander County	Lander	No	No	No	No	(775) 635-5436	309	16	19.3	42.7%	169 (54.7%)	1 (0.3%)	108 (35.0%)	6 (1.9%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	33.7	65^th of 103 public high schools	36.9%		43.5	52^nd of 97 public high schools	46.4%	13	20.2	46.1	17.3	$15,017	$1,614	$13,403

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.