Best High Schools in Zip Code 89440

Summary:

The 89440 zip code is home to a single high school, Virginia City High School, which serves as a standout institution in the region. This school consistently outperforms the state average in key academic metrics, ranking in the top 30% of high schools in Storey County for the past three school years.

Virginia City High School boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong overall performance. The school excels in subjects like English and Science, with 60% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT/English compared to the state average of 45.9%, and 29.7% of 10th graders proficient or better in the EOC Science Exam versus 13.8% statewide. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.2 to 1 and per-student spending of $17,892, the school appears to be effectively utilizing its resources to support student success.

While the school serves a diverse student population, with 76% White, 16% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups, its academic achievements are impressive given that 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school is providing a high-quality education and effectively preparing students for future success, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ACT English (2024)	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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Virginia City High School	Public	9-12	95 South R Street	Virginia City	89440	Storey County	Storey	No	No	No	No	(775) 847-0992	129	7	19.2		100 (77.5%)	1 (0.8%)	19 (14.7%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)								(n/a)	51.4	$17,892	$1,234	$16,658

Cities Near Zip Code 89440

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Virginia City	2.53 mi	3	10^th
Reno	5.73 mi	86	13^th
Dayton	6.1 mi	5	27^th
Carson City	10.93 mi	14	21^st
Sparks	11.33 mi	36	18^th

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

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