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#648 of 691 schools in NV

Canyon Springs HS

High School · Clark County · N. Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

350 E Alexander Rd, N. Las Vegas, NV 89032

  • Math 6% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 26% proficient (2022)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-5.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation22.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.1:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism51.5%

Students at Canyon Springs HS score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
6%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
6%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Canyon Springs 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$74,661

Median home value

$346,500

Median rent

$1,646/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

60.2%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
22.1% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Somerset Academy LoseeCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–121.4 mi2,393Compare →
Desert Rose HSEnrollment path unverified4.59–121.5 mi114Compare →
Mojave HSEnrollment path unverified3.09–121.6 mi2,463Compare →
The Delta Academy J-shsCharter · enrollment unverified4.96–121.6 mi1,218Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#340 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

Canyon Springs HS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canyon Springs HS

Canyon Springs HS is a public high school in N. Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 2,810 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #648 of 691 schools in NV.

State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canyon Springs HS

What grades does Canyon Springs HS serve?

Canyon Springs HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Canyon Springs HS?

Canyon Springs HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,810 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Springs HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Springs HS is 28.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canyon Springs HS rank in NV?

Canyon Springs HS ranks #648 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Canyon Springs HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Canyon Springs HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Canyon Springs HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Springs HS has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Canyon Springs HS a charter school?

No, Canyon Springs HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Canyon Springs HS a Title I school?

No, Canyon Springs HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canyon Springs HS?

100.0% of students at Canyon Springs HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,810
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
100
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.5%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 89032)
48,055
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
34.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 89032; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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