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#541 of 691 schools in NV

Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS

High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4560 W Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103

  • Math 25% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2019)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-4.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$11,569

Students at Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 5 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2019.

Show all 10 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

Based on 20 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Las Vegas map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,311

Median home value

$273,800

Median rent

$1,300/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

31.8%

Poverty rate

19.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Academic Center J-shsEnrollment path unverified5.16–120.0 mi121Compare →
Clark Ed W HSEnrollment path unverified5.59–121.9 mi2,835Compare →
Beacon Academy of NevadaCharter · enrollment unverified1.69–122.8 mi743Compare →
Durango HSEnrollment path unverified3.89–122.9 mi2,326Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#284 of 364
District spending per student
$11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS

Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 31 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #541 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS

What grades does Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS serve?

Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS?

Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.

How does Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS rank in NV?

Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS ranks #541 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS a charter school?

No, Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS a Title I school?

No, Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset HS is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
31
0
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
Clark County
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 89103)
49,546
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
39.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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